How's everyone doing?

Hello!  How's everyone doing?  More than five months since our world changed so much because of this COVID-19 pandemic, and I still keep seeing hopeful signs.  Yes, there are a lot of jerks out there and that can be frustrating, but don't let it get you down.  Keep a good attitude.  Stay safe.  Stay kind!

Grateful

So much kindness in our world.  It is a tough year to be sure, but yesterday on my birthday so many reached out to me and showed kindness.  I even got my favorite chicken!  woo hoo!  I am truly grateful!

celebrating with social media

One of the things I love about social media, is they keep you aware of special dates like birthdays and anniversaries.  Today is my birthday and before facebook and twitter, only family and close friends and maybe folks at work kept up with such things.  Checking facebook when I got up, I already had tons of good wishes.  Virtual celebrations - a new type of kindness.

What we have

We still have racism

We still have unrest

We still have a pandemic

We still have wildfires

We still have political turmoil

We also still have each other

We still have the capacity to love

We are still able to be KIND!

early cards

Some early birthday cards came in the mail this week.  I have no idea who one sender is, although it is very nice that she sends warm wishes!  Cards for birthdays and holidays have nearly disappeared and that's a shame.  It's such an easy and inexpensive way to say that we care.

Mask It

I have said it before as have so many others, but in this pandemic, one of the kindest things we all can do is to always wear a face mask when in public.  We can slow this down and possibly even end it, just by showing respect for others.  Physical distance, washing hands, and wearing a mask can truly make a difference!

Relax

Today is Relaxation Day.  Seriously.  It's on the calendar!  Now this is a day made especially for me!  Be kind to yourself.  Relax.  Enjoy the moment!

Fortune question

Someone asked me about the fortune that is displayed next to the messages here each day.  I thought I had mentioned it before, but it actually came inside a fortune cookie about the time I began writing this.  The simple message "From now on your kindness will lead to success," seems like a good moto to me!

Almost my birthday

Just nineteen days until my birthday (and nevermind how old I will be).  Remember when you were a kid and your counted off the days?  Did you try to be good around then too just to make sure a present was coming your way?  And now. have you changed?

Friendship Day

The first Sunday in August is Friendship Day.  Friendship is such a wonderful thing.  I think it should be celebrated every day!  Of course I think that about kindness too!

I love August

Favorite month?  Maybe not, but I love August.  I always have.  Maybe part of it is because my birthday comes up later in the month and August begins with a dear friend's birthday.  Maybe it's because it's in the middle of summer and I'm usually doing some fun things.  Anyway, even during this pandemic, August can be good.  Let's make it so!