‘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.
Easter Shows Ultimate Act of Kindness
What would you die for? Is there anything or anyone on this earth that is that important to you? I can go through a laundry list of things I’m grateful for, but when it comes down to the nitty-gritty, there are three people for whom I would give my life. I would die for my
Lessons in Kindness Last a Lifetime
My kids spend so much time at school that I often feel like their teachers have a better idea of their strengths and interests than I do. In an effort to extinguish my mom guilt, every day I ask my kids three questions that give me a pretty good idea of how the day went.
School Shows Kindness with Hot Dish
There is an incredible movement of kindness happening at Fargo’s Ben Franklin Middle School. I don’t know the exact process of the evolution, but it seems to go something like this. First, there was a principal named John Nelson who reminded the students every day of his personal philosophy: The school is a family,
Helping Those Without a Home Feel at Home
I am privileged. Every night I get to go to sleep in a soft bed, and every morning I get to wake up in a warm house. I’m starting to understand that even though that is the normal for me, it is considered an incredible privilege by many in our community. Several hundred people in
Owner Sought for Mystery Photo
Kari Werlinger found a camera memory card containing this photo seven years ago. She’s trying to find the owner. ************************ Every time I look at my kids, I wonder how they got so big so fast. I’ve started to cherish photos that made me want to scream when they were taken. You know, the ones
