Unforgettable Connections Built By Kindness
When I started writing this column, I was excited to hear from the people of Fargo-Moorhead. I had a hunch there were beautiful acts of kindness happening all around me, but I wasn’t quite sure how to find them. So, I put out a call for help. I asked readers to send me their stories
Learning from Mom’s Mistakes and Strengths
If I could change one thing about myself, I would be a better mom. I never seem to have quite enough patience to ride the tide of mischief that is inevitable with three children. The laundry and the dishes always seem to call out the loudest just when my kids want to snuggle or tell
Encourage Thoughts Based on Love
I have been trying really hard to become a better person, but I think I’ve reached a plateau. I am now to the point where I can control my actions, but I’m having a hard time controlling my thoughts. For example, I will see trash on the sidewalk and stop and pick it up, because
Choose a flood of kindness this spring
Sunshine! Warm (well, warmer) temperatures! It’s amazing how my mood fluctuates with the weather forecast. I have been sitting under a gray cloud for far too long, and it’s making me crabby. No amount of bottled Vitamin D can do what Mother Nature does. I don’t know about you, but I think it’s time for
Kindness Takes on Viral Nature
Everyone makes the choices they make for a reason. You work at your job because you either love it or you need to get paid. You commit random acts of kindness because you want to make the world a better place or you hope karma will pay you back. I write this column for two
‘High Five’ Can Make a Big Difference
I’ve spent a lot of time this past week thinking about how much I love Fargo. Sure, it’s cold. And windy. And snowy. But the love that I have for Fargo lies in the heart of its people. My work, gym, stores and church are all filled with people who greet me with sincere smiles.
Friends Build Bridge of Kindness
Have you ever found yourself in a situation that you know calls for thoughtfulness, but you truly don’t know which act of kindness could even make a difference? Last Saturday, I pulled the bright orange plastic bag off The Forum to see a headline announcing that a Duluth man had died in a plane crash.
