The frost appears on the windows, the traffic snarls, the brake lights cast a ruddy glare for miles. When the experts aren’t debating the definition
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Unexpected Kindness – by Phylor
Most times I waited for the train, she was there, whatever time of day it was. White wires to white player = apple world. She
Sweet Little Somethings – by The Reluctant Baptist
Mine is a story of missed opportunity and redemption. It began one cold winter evening as I stood in the grocery checkout line behind
36 Things I Know After 36 Years of Marriage – by Winifred M. Reilly
This week, my husband and I will celebrate our 36th anniversary. Some years we’ve gotten dressed-up and gone out to dinner. Other years we’ve simply
An Open Letter to the Children – by Randall Amster
Dear Children, I know that this world must often seem confusing to you. It’s noisy, dirty and filled with adults scurrying about their busy lives
This Random Act of Kindness Just Won Christmas
The Pothole Gardener wrote: “I was standing outside Liverpool St. Station the other day, and I witnessed one of the most moving things I’ve seen
Incredibly Beautiful and Poignant Photo of Grandfather and Granddaughter Dancing
‘deadsyntax’ wrote: “Grandfather-granddaughter dance at my wedding instead of a father-daughter dance.” The love between them is palpable in this shot. A truly amazing photograph
THE SMILE – by John Tuite
The man was her uncle and he told her story… It was an unpleasant, tricky morning some years ago. I remember I wasn’t rising to
Aunt Minnie Was Kindness Personified – by Jackie Phillips
She had white hair, a round wrinkled face, kind blue eyes and a big toothless grin. I was a skinny, shy kid with white hair,
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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