It was recently Random Acts of Kindness week at the Child's elementary school. These little gestures are things we've done together since she was tiny. The thing is we've never referred to them as as such. Mitzvahs. Paying our rent. These are the terms we've typically used. As a result, when the child was informed it was R.A.O.K. week, she was ... Continue Reading
My STRENGTH is gone.
I try and do one daily random act of kindness. Most days it's nothing big (holding the door for someone. helping a stranger carry groceries to her car.) & I admit the helpers high *I* get is a strong motivating factor. That and watching the surprise and joy on the other person(s) face when she realizes something has been done for her without expectation of anything in ... Continue Reading
Go forth & seek happiness…for OTHERS.
I had an entirely different post planned for today until I spontaneously changed it last night (which is actually right now. tonight. but tomorrow will be last night. d*mn this tense-stuff in blogging can be confusing). The Tornado is out of school in honor of Martin Luther King Day. I admire Dr. King. Tremendously. Yet, Ill admit, I dont think of him frequently enough. Until ... Continue Reading
Service is the rent we pay for living.
Oh how I admire Marian Wright Edelman. Today's blog-rambles are entirely spontaneous. Ive chosen to preempt a DVD review post (apologies all around. I loved the DVD. My glutes loved the DVD. Reviewpraise forthcoming) for more pressing issues. Pressing in this domicile anyway. Lately the Tornado & I have been talking a great deal about giving, volunteering, & the importance ... Continue Reading