Angels of Kindness Have One Thing in Common
Did you know angels drive big, black trucks and often tell people they’re from Jamestown? At least that’s the way they are described in a recent letter I received. Actually, Angels of Kindness drive a lot of different vehicles and live in every town in America (and beyond). Some make a lot of money, some
Choose Kindness– Even at the Cellphone Store
Do you want to know the problem with making kindness your mission in life? You actually have to be kind. All the time. The other day, my husband and I were having problems communicating. Since it was more of a technology issue than a marital issue, we headed into the cellphone store to straighten it
Overwhelming Kindness Requires No Thank You
I had a friend once whose little boy was diagnosed with cancer. During that dark journey, the family was forced to rely on community support in almost every aspect of their lives. Medical bills, car payments, child care and homework delivery were all handled by a team of people who just wanted to help. I
Too Much Toilet Paper
Did you know that if you use too much toilet paper it will get stuck in the pipes and your toilet will overflow? And did you know that if you have three inches of water on your upstairs bathroom floor it will begin raining down into your kitchen? Did you also know if you get
One Special Friend to Show Kindness
Have you ever felt like everyone was in on a joke except you? I’m not sure if I should feel angry or sad, but deep in my heart, I’m feeling a strange combination of dark emotions that are all jumbled together and desperately striving to find the light. And it’s all the result of a
Mouse Hunters
The last — LAST thing I wanted to do today was call an exterminator, but when my husband mentioned this morning that for the past two nights he’s been hearing “scurrying” in the walls after I’ve gone to bed, I called. Actually, calling was the second step. The first step was sending out a frantic
Sometimes Kindness Means Extending the Olive Branch
I am the youngest of 50 cousins on my dad’s side of the family. I have several hundred second-cousins, but please don’t ask me to name more than 10 of them. The last family reunion was held at a park in Wisconsin and was a bit of a community event. It’s always hard to tell
