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These Construction Workers Gave A Sick Little Girl The Gift Of Friendship
Construction workers get a reputation for being pretty tough dudes. They work in all sorts of weather, slam hammers into things, and lift heavy stuff
The Simple Kindness of a Stranger
I bought a ticket to Ireland when I was 24 (I’m from California) for my boyfriend and I. We didn’t have much money, and planned
The Golden Heart of a Stranger – by Cher Garman
If there is anything that can bring out the crankiness in someone, it’s the repetitive words of a weatherperson on a Canadian Prairie winter morning
Get Positive: Sorting Your Junk – by Ronovan Writes
People comment often wondering how I stay positive, how I keep doing all I do in the face of what I live with. How can
Surprising Turns in a Caring Canine Relationship – by Dietrich Gruen, (Hospice Chaplain)
While in recovery from extensive cancer treatments, my elderly friend took a turn for the worse and was rushed to UW Hospital for more tests.
Raising a Kind Daughter – by Kari Kubiszyn Kampakis
When my daughter Ella was in fourth grade, she got in the car one day after school and announced her plan to run for student
To the Mom or Dad Who Told Their Child Not to Stare at Mine – by Beth Hersom
Dear Moms and Dads, I want to talk about something uncomfortable. It’s come to my attention that many of the best among you are making
The 365 Jar – by Name Withheld
I Made a Present for My Girlfriend. It Took Some Time – Starting off… I started with an idea of an old-style US mason jar.
Kids Aren’t Expensive, But That Other Thing Sure Is – by Anna Barton
My husband and I have always wanted a lot of kids. (Of course, “a lot” is a relative term, depending what your social circles look
This Bearded Hero is King of the Ducks
When Lars in Norway saw a duck trapped under the ice, he didn’t hesitate to leap into the frigid lake, shattering the ice, rescuing the
How to Raise a Good Man – by Colin Falconer
One night a father overheard his son pray: “Dear God, Make me the kind of man my Daddy is”. Later that night, the Father prayed:
Dying Man, 24, Leaves an Awesome Message That Everyone Should Read:
Soon I Will be Gone Forever, but That’s Okay as Long as Someone Reads This. I am only 24 years old, yet I have actually
Strangers Shovel Snow so That 82-year-old Bud Caldwell Can Deliver a Daisy to the Bench Dedicated to his Wife of 56-Years
Two park employees in Fond du Lac, Wis., have been shoveling a lot of extra snow in the name of love. Since Bud Caldwell’s wife
Dog’s Truly are a Man’s Best Friend.
Awww… Source: Name withheld.
The Simple Power of Genuine Kindness: a True Story – by Jeff Haden
My client acquired a large company and I went along for his initial meetings with his new employees. In the afternoon he planned a company-wide
To the Beautiful Lady at My Vet – by Jessi
On Tuesday January 6th I had to euthanize my kitty Sara who I have had for fourteen beautiful years. (She had multiple tumors). When I
Being Mindful and Kind to Others, While Being Assertive – by Annie Mimi Hall
Is it unkind to be assertive? There is a difference between being assertive and being aggressive. We all have needs to be met. There is
Having a Screw Loose – by Rusty Forger
After many games, the wear and tear on my hockey helmet loosened a screw and dropped out so that it came apart. I was not
I Know What Causes Autism – by Carrie Cariello
Last week I was surfing the Internet and came across a headline proclaiming autism and circumcision are linked. I couldn’t help myself. I laughed out loud.
Lost and Found – A Girls Letter to Her Late Father
A patron walking through the parking lot of a pub in Somerset, U.K., happened upon a crumpled letter lying on the ground. When he picked
Birthday Cake Kindness From a Stranger
I’ve had a rough three years since my husband was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia. I was at the grocery store to buy myself a
A Friend In B – by Kerry Kijewski
I crouched against the warm brick of my new school, hidden by a row of bushes from the prying eyes of passing teachers. I waited
Kindness Lasts Forever – by Sara Oliver
We’ve always been a different family. Long before words like Autism entered our every day life my kids knew what it was like to have
Kindness Can Change…Destiny – by Rose
Back in the 90s, my brother, Harry, went up north to Inuvik to look for a job. Inuvik is in Nunavut…but back then, it was
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