Tag Archives: kindness
RAVE -Little Acts of Thoughtfulness
RAVE to my husband who works graveyard shifts at a grocery store and buys newspapers to deliver to our older neighbors every morning. They are so thrilled when they open their front door to find the paper. That’s a great neighbor … Continue reading
Reply All
“Your child doesn’t have to bring valentines, but if they do, they’ll need one for each student,” the fourth-grade teacher emailed. “Do you really need to waste class time on this?” a parent replied all, beginning a long, email-chain argument … Continue reading
Reflections on Religion
“Every dictator uses religion as a prop to keep himself in power.” ―Benazir Bhutto People see God every day, they just don’t recognize him. ― Pearl Bailey Why do born-again people so often make you wish they’d never been born the first time?” ―Katharine Whitehorn “There … Continue reading
My Father’s Mug
My father opened his apartment door and held out a coffee mug. “It’s a beautiful cup!” he said. “You need to take it.” I wheeled my suitcase into the guest room. “Take the cup!” he said, following behind. I told … Continue reading
