Tag Archives: kindness
Just Communication
A few years ago, my girlfriend’s friend told her that I was hitting on her. My girlfriend asked her what I did to make her feel that way, she said, “He asked me questions, and when I answered them he … Continue reading
The Premise of Regret
What is your greatest regret? The premise of regret implies an impossible standard of perfection. Perfection does not exist, and we all know that we are conditioned to strive for it. So, I try to do my best, and then try … Continue reading
Kindness
In 2017, my friend since 1979 had spinal surgery. I stole time from my vigil to purchase a hospital coffee. Distracted, I left my purse behind, and it was stolen. Security insisted my wallet — with driver’s license, personal information … Continue reading
Trash or Treasure
This article Goodwill stores have a message: Please stop donating trash annoyed me. Reading Steeves, of Goodwill Northern New England’s ‘ simple tip” for anyone interested in donating items to a thrift store: “If you wouldn’t give it to your judgy … Continue reading
The Light
“I think the first thing is, be a force of sanity in the room. Be a light and a torch of sanity yourself,” “You have a very powerful impact on every single person you come in contact with. In every … Continue reading
Real Life of an MSW 