Day three of the thirty days of gratitude finds me with a heavy heart. Tonight, I went to the funeral home to offer support and
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Day Two: 30 Days of Gratitude
Two days into the thirty days of gratitude, and I found much to be grateful for on an impossibly gorgeous fall day here in
Day One: 30 Days of Gratitude
Even though some retail stores started displaying Christmas decorations on the heels of Labor Day, believe it or not, there is another holiday to celebrate
Trick or Treat
On the eve of Halloween, I find myself reflecting on both past Halloweens and the one that is upon us now. As much as I
5 Ways to Show Kindness to a Child
One of my favorite times of the day is dinner time. It has nothing to do with the food, especially when I am
A Little Means A Lot
Working in a small non-profit day shelter for homeless men has taught me countless lessons. One lesson being that absolutely no donation is too small, but
Blindsided by Kindness
Recently, the executive director at the day shelter for homeless men where I work posted the following story on the shelter’s Facebook page: “Chris is
Let A Smile Be Your Umbrella
Recently, I have felt like I live in Seattle instead of Louisville, thanks to the rainier than usual weather. While the rain has put a damper on
You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile
Growing up, I understood early on that I was not born with the “all-American” good looks that were splashed across fashion magazines and on the
Man’s (and Woman’s) Best Friend
For just a moment, think about a time when you felt loved and accepted unconditionally. A time when you felt wanted and needed. A time
I Kind of Like You
It has been a very long week . . . the kind of week which seems like it will never end. Today, I was in
Permission Granted
For as long as I can remember, I have found it much easier to be kinder to others than to myself. That old saying, “You
We Can Be Heroes
Yesterday marked the thirteenth anniversary of 9/11, and like many people, I found myself reliving the horrific events of that terrifying day. Even after over
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
Last weekend, I celebrated another birthday, and I was the very grateful recipient of many acts of kindness courtesy of my friends and family. Of
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