Kinship With A Homeless Veteran – by Mia Bentley
“Lest I keep my complacent way I must remember somewhere out there a person died for me today. As long as there must be war,
The Year of Speaking Kindly – by Mike O’Connor
Would you like to increase harmony in your life, cut the potential for conflict and hurting other people? If yes, then this challenge might be
On the Fifteenth Day of December . . .
Today was one of those days. It wasn’t the worst day I have ever had by far, nor was it the best day, either. It
Toddler Says, “‘She Can Have Some Of My Hair.”
This young girl is truly benevolent beyond her years. Three-year-old Ariana Smith from Winterport, Maine watched a video from Extra Life, a charity that raises
Ten Books, One Dollar and a Promise Kept
When I was a kid we didn’t have a lot of money, so we often shopped at a thrift store. What I loved about that
“…Christmas is a Time to Help One Another.”
‘craftsy’ wrote: “My husband has cancer, and just had surgery this past Wednesday. Found this in our mailbox this morning, from our landlords.” Please spread
Eyes of Judgement – by Sue Jones
I see you looking at me with judgement in your eyes. I don’t mind you looking at me, but must you show your feelings so
Receiving Kindness and Candy From a Little Baby
‘NS’ wrote: “A baby just handed me this on my flight. I ain’t mad.” ‘jstrydor Commented: “I love the gesture and I think this was
On the Fourteenth Day of December . . .
Two years ago today, twenty-six people, twenty of them children, were killed by a lone gunman at Sandy Hook Elementary School. It was a tragedy
On the Thirteenth Day of December . . .
If you have been following this blog over the past six weeks or so, you have read several posts about my friend Dina’s twenty year
On the Twelfth Day of December . . .
Tis the season to be jolly and . . . sick. This week, the staff at the day shelter for homeless men where I work
Here’s To The Cold Blooded Life (When kindness costs you nothing) by Ron Clinton Smith
The other day on Facebook a friend posted this profound challenge: “Learn to say no without an explanation.” And then several people came along glowingly
Stop And Smell The Roses…And The Coffee, Too
When most people think of skills required in parenting, being quick is often one of them. Quick to notice, quick to assume, quick to catch
The Lesson I learned From an Old Man in the Time it Took to Smoke a Cigarette
I was travelling in Canada (I’m from England) and stopped to buy a drink at a little grocery store. An oldish looking guy followed me
A Sweet Act of Kindness @ Christmas
Hey guys! For this year’s early Christmas, I wanted to do something kind for everyone in my grade and make them smile. So I purchased
A Little Boy’s Lovely Note to a Trash Truck Driver
‘ehwaywah’ wrote: “My dad’s a trash truck driver. He got this today from a little boy that comes out to his balcony to wave good
On the Eleventh Day of December . . .
After experiencing some technical difficulties this evening, I proved triumphant and am happy and relieved to be able to share another example of the true spirit
A 4-Year Old’s Love Letter
His mum says the attention it’s received has cheered her up while they’re waiting for her son’s final appointment with the oncologist after beating cancer.
On the Kindness of Things by John Tuite
“Treat objects as if they had nervous systems.” Bruce Fertman. There’s an old porcelain telephone on the stage. It’s only there because in the second
See a Need, Fill a Need by Sybil Brun
Medical bills were mounting. Kids needed glasses, cars needed repairs, and the dog needed surgery. On top of that, Christmas was almost upon us so
On the Tenth Day of December . . .
Some of the greatest teachers and biggest motivators in my life are the guests at the day shelter for homeless men where I work, and
On the Ninth Day of December . . .
This ninth day of December found me giving the gift of good health to myself. For the past few weeks, as the hustle and bustle
On the Eighth Day of December . . .
This eighth day of December brought me some kindness and good cheer in the form of my ex-husband. To some, having the words ‘kindness’ and
On the Seventh Day of December . . .
This seventh day of December found me in need of some goodness, as my body feels like it is fighting off another attack of germs,
Give Your Spouse the Gift That Can’t Go Wrong by Winifred M. Reilly
Whether you’re a big holiday shopper or a minimalist, here’s one gift your spouse is guaranteed to enjoy. There’s no need to wrap it and
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