May your mirror become a window
I was lying next to my teenage daughter last night talking about life. We chatted about moving and finding new friend groups and how some high schoolers are really kind— and how others are not. “Someday their mirrors will become windows, Mom.” she finally said. Her comment floored me. She wrapped up everything I try
Grandmother has good reason to be proud of grandson’s kindness
Have I ever mentioned I have the happiest email inbox of anyone in the world? Seriously. Who else gets messages each day telling them about all the good things going on in our communities? I love writing this column so much I would do it for free (but don’t tell my boss that)! I recently
Turn on your TV
It’s time to set your VCRs! Kindness is heading to LA, Baby! I have my outfits all picked out, now if I can only get my mouth to cooperate with my mind. I’m in Los Angeles for two TV appearances this week. On Tuesday, Nov. 12th, I’ll be on the Hallmark Channel’s Home & Family
Compliments to a weary mom prove kindness is contagious
Have you ever been on one of those vacations that requires an additional vacation just to recover? My dear friend, Ann, celebrated a special wedding anniversary with a trip to Europe with her husband. Ann deals with a lot of chronic pain, so you can imagine the toll that flight took on her body. Luckily,
Dessert that comes with a wake up call
Did you know Outback Steakhouse has a gluten-free brownie they serve with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream covered with hot chocolate sauce, whipped cream and slices of deep rich chocolate? The closest to Aberdeen is three hours away, so when I saw one next to my hotel last night, I was totally in.
Dumpster diving leads to kindness, new friendship
I wonder how many opportunities for kindness we miss simply because we think, “It’s none of my business.” I have driven past people without coats on a cold winter day and averted my eyes when someone was stuck on the side of the road. Have you? Certainly, no one can do everything, but as the
The neighbors think I’m crazy
I’m pretty sure my new neighbors think I’m crazy. We had a nice weekend by South Dakota standards so I decided it would be a great time to put up Christmas lights. You know, just get them set up so we’re ready to turn them on in a month or two. The first clue I
