Kindness is happening even if we don’t see it
I’m often asked if the state of the world is as grim as it seems. I have to be honest: In my opinion, it’s not. I get to hear good stories day after day, like this one sent in by Michelle Lund from West Fargo. They remind me that even though we don’t always get
Kindness is sweeter than hot chocolate
There is a packet of hot chocolate sitting on my desk. I don’t care how cold the wind blows in South Dakota, I am determined not to drink it. It’s not a weight loss or healthy eating thing. It’s a kindness thing. I took my boys to Minneapolis for a weekend at the Mall of
What is kindness anyway?
I read something the other night that was darn near perfect. A women named Roxan took everything I’ve ever felt about kindness and put it onto electronic paper. It’s the yummiest thing I’ve read about kindness in a long time and I wish wish wish I’d have written it myself. I don’t know Roxan, but
Old friendships can create new kindness
I remember my first friend. Her name was Tina and she lived down the road from me. It was such a big deal when we were old enough to ride our bikes the quarter mile back and forth to each other’s houses. Eventually Tina’s family moved to an area closer to town and I ended
When the best laid plans go awry
Super big news! I had my first high school girls’ bible study last night! I got all kinds of goodies and a few grapes so we could pretend to be healthy. I set out 150 tags and two black Sharpies so I could memorize everyone’s name. I carried every bible of every translation in our
‘Smiles from Drew’ fills hidden needs
There are kids in your community who are keeping a secret. They want to participate in after-school activities but they won’t ask. Even in elementary or middle school, these kids already know the state of their parents’ or guardians’ budget. They won’t ask to learn how to play the tuba or join the football team
My mule surrenders
Jordan, my 15 year old daughter, is learning to drive, so I had her give me a tour of all the hidden neighborhoods in Aberdeen this weekend. She’s a runner, so she has seen way more of this town than I have. The grass is always greener in other people’s yards, so while we have
