About year ago I went to pick up my daughter at a sleepover (why does anyone use that term? We know they dont sleep) party at a friend's from school. The mom, who I did not know well, asked me in for coffee. You know how kids love it when they want more time together and they see you chatting? … [Read more...]
how to be
I pulled into my driveway at breakneck speed on Sunday- you know, the day of rest- with my girls in the car- a little pressed for time and needing to get to a million things, as usual. My neighbour knocked on my door, two seconds later "Give me your car keys, I am going to wash your car. I just … [Read more...]
On Complimenting Strangers.
Yesterday as I stood on the curb, waiting for the light to change, I spied a man in uniform across the street from me, also waiting for his turn to walk. There's a four-way walk signal on this corner now, so the wait can be long. He kept wanting to take a step when the light changed, but he was … [Read more...]
The Space Between Us – Part II
(This is a continued story from yesterday.)So, I finished up my shopping and errand-running, and my last stop was for bagels from a place not far from my house. Ava Scarlett had been chatting with me on our travels the whole time, so I wasn't thinking much about the horrible headlines from that … [Read more...]
my velvet revolution
"Be the change you want to see in the world" Mahatma GhandiYesterday a friend of mine was over for lunch when my postman, Lloyd, came in my front screen door to drop my mail.Lloyd is one of those people who makes you happy you are alive. He is fit and energetic, slim and alive with goodness. He is … [Read more...]
Try a Little Tenderness
I'm feeling particularly thankful about everything in my life today, and just this morning, this video came to me... I hope you'll watch. (It's less than three minutes long.)The world needs more kind, tender, inspiring people like this man. Be kind. Pass it on!! … [Read more...]