Tis the season to be jolly and . . . sick. This week, the staff at the day shelter for homeless men where I work
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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
On the Sixth Day of December . . .
Thanks to finally decking the halls with festive faux greenery and other assorted decorations and lights, it is beginning to look a lot like Christmas
How to Kill It With Kindness – The Layperson’s Guide to Living Like Mandela by Vidya Kaipa
(Article written – 5 December 2013) Nelson Mandela died today. It didn’t come as much of a shock, being that he was an impressive 95
On the Fifth Day of December . . .
This fifth day of December was awash with rain here in Kentucky, but it definitely couldn’t dampen the holiday spirits of many of the guests
So, You Want an Unconventional Christmas Tree do You?
When a man loves a woman, and she asks him for something special, what can he do but give it to her… ‘NAD’ wrote: “My
Kindness and Cookies for a Forgotten Lady
‘Anonymous’ wrote: “Made cookies and brought them to the local nursing home. This is Mrs Posey.” “She is 112 and the nurse said she hasn’t
9 Tips to Get Kids Involved in Volunteering – by Lara Patangan
The beloved children’s author, Dr. Seuss, wrote; “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” Children
I Feed the Little Creatures
Hi, I know this is not an act of kindness to people, but still an act of kindness. Evey year when it’s freezing cold and
Words of Wisdom From a Child
Gabriela, aged-5, offered some good advice for all of us… Source: Daily Saint Share Gabriella’s lovely advice using the buttons below.
“…At What Point Do We Begin to Mistrust One Another?
In late July 1973, Joseph Crachiola was wandering the streets of Mount Clemens, Mich., a suburb of Detroit, with his camera. As a staff photographer
On the Fourth Day of December . . .
This fourth day of December found me well enough to emerge from under the covers to return to work, even though the cold and rainy
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