Tag Archives: acts of kindness
Do Give at Unexpected Times
While we tend to give gifts for special occasions — holidays, birthdays, graduations — presents given outside these kinds of celebrations are even more appreciated by recipients, Givi and a colleague reported in a 2021 study. The research found that a … Continue reading
RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness
RAVE to a kind grocery shopper. I am 86 and do my shopping every Tuesday morning at a store in Burien. I go early because my partner has Alzheimer’s disease, and it works for me to go early. I never take … Continue reading
Tip
I carry around one $100 bill to tip someone randomly. I go about my business and when I find that person who needs a pick-me-up, I plant the big bill as I normally would: in the hand of the hair … Continue reading
Reconnecting
While 2020 was certainly challenge for a myriad of reasons, one bright spot was reconnecting with a childhood friend. I got so emotional when she reached out, because I instantly recalled the joy of our friendship had brought me as a … Continue reading
Judgy
“You know, we do a really good job of judging each other and assuming who people are when we don’t even know them. To me, the most important thing we can do right now is take a second to see … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 