Tag Archives: kindness
A Tale of Two Umbrellas
How would you react to this request from a stranger? It had been raining hard for days. Reports of 100-year floods were coming out of Boulder and Lyons to the north. A colleague and I were walking a few blocks … Continue reading
Collard Greens, Cornmeal, and Sausage Soup (Sopa de Fob)
I have a firm rule- no gifts from clients. However, this year a client had the idea we would all make recipe cards and everyone would exchange them in group. I couldn’t argue with this idea as everyone seemed on … Continue reading
A lesson in Garlic Noodles
This summer my charges were often excited to go to the local farmers market. I thought it was so they could try new things, but I quickly learned it was because of the garlic lady. There was often a lady … Continue reading
Thanksgiving, Food Bank Edition
The Thurston County Food Bank faces a turkey shortage this week after nearly 4,000 families registered for a free Thanksgiving basket. The food bank buys its turkeys in July to ensure there are enough to go around, but about 800 … Continue reading
Friendship
I have sat at my computer thinking, typing, and deleting; while trying to put my week with Abby into words. No, scratch that, the week I could explain. I find vacations with Abby to be the epitome of self-care. … Continue reading
