every second love happens. here's proof.
I volunteer at my local middle school. I noticed that one of the kids I work with had trouble seeing what he was writing on the board, and he said he had trouble reading his school work. I asked him about glasses; he said he was supposed to have an eye appointment, but it got […]
Earlier this week I got on the MAX in Beaverton to go to the Portland Art Museum. It was full and there were no open seats. A man who looked to be in his 40’s stood and offered me his. I am 75 and, although he didn’t know it, have back pain when I stand […]
Carlie started a campaign for kindness at the age of 9. She’s already done a lot to make this world a better place, but she really won our hearts with her “What’s your new R word” campaign. Carlie aims to “disable the label” by getting people to replace the R word (retarded) with a […]
This heart-warming story is yet another example of the power of kindness and caring that surrounds us at every moment. (Excerpted from Facebook. See the entire post here.) This is the America I choose. This is my daughter Karly. Yesterday, she had a tough day, she learned that she had just lost her job. It […]
This year my husband and I are doing a REVERSE ADVENT CALENDAR. Each day in December, instead of getting something, we are GIVING something…Each day we will do a good deed for someone, volunteer our time or give someone else a present. I’m not forcing my kids to join me, but maybe someone else out […]
Deputy Tom Barber of the Marion Co. Sheriff’s office spread some joy by giving away pies to 10 people instead of tickets. Thanks for sharing the good deed, Dan Tilkin and KOIN. Happy Thanksgiving! Sublimity, ORShared by:Michele
Want to spread some love and kindness around? Looking for ideas? Shari’s Berries has created a random acts of kindness generator and printable checklist to inspire others to give back during this holiday season. It gives you suggestions on how to make your family’s, friend’s, coworker’s and even a stranger’s day better. It’s kind of […]
Saw this on Twitter and had to share. This is everyday kindness…every second love.
My Lutheran Church is neighbors with the local Islamic Center. They have been wonderful neighbors!! A few weeks ago we got together and packaged 14,000 meals for hungry children. This is just one example how we show love . East Lansing, MiShared by:Sharon
The Mighty Bowl food truck & cafe in Vancouver, Washington, set a wonderful example of being the change you want to see in the world. The day after the election they ran a very special BOGO at all three of their locations. Whatever political leanings you have, bring a person with the opposite political belief to eat […]