only treats

If you will be going out trick-or-treating this weekend, may there only be treats for you and if folks should come to your door, be kind.

over five years!

Wow!  I just realized I have been writing this for over five years!  I'm amazed.  (It's been thirteen years that I have been writing another blog).  I thank you for reading my words here.  You are very kind.  I hope this has helped me become a bit more kind.

Make me a list

Every now and then I have given a list in this space of some random acts of kindness.  For folks who are trying to become more kind and to do nice things, I think that can be a good starting point (although it isn't about just being kind sometimes).  Can you think of some random kind acts though?  I'd love to see ideas from someone else.  Let's think about it.

someone said

Yesterday someone said to me "Some things are so unexpected that no one is prepared for them." My response to them was "huh?"  (Was I kind)?

technology

Technology has given us many advantages, but sometimes I think we have gotten too reliant on it.  Yesterday my phone and internet went out.  Yes, I know you can connect with your cell phone, but I'm not very good at it.  I don't even like texting.  (Hard to believe, huh)?  Anyway, my phone and internet came back on again, only to go out last night.  This morning, when I wanted to post here, I couldn't (at least not the usual way).  It's back again and so here am I with apologies for being tardy.  Please be kind.

No money involved

Here are examples of some random acts of kindness. Tell your parents or your children why you love them. Make a point of finding the name of a supermarket or drugstore employee and then praise him or her through that company’s corporate office. As you go about your day, pick up trash. When drivers try to merge into your lane, let them in with a wave and a smile. Just a few ideas.  There are many more of course.  One cool thing is none of these involve money.  You can be kind without spending a dime!

your thoughts

For five years I have been writing encouraging words here each morning, urging us all to be more kind.  I have no idea if I have been at all successful.  I think it has made me more aware, and hopefully more kind as well.  I'd really appreciate your thoughts though.  Why are you reading this?  Have you ever told others about this blog?  Do you have some suggestions you would share with us?  How can we all be more kind?

Kindness during pandemic

These past two years with the COVID-19 pandemic have not been fun.  We have dealt with sickness and death, and we have seen people lost their jobs and their homes.  I think right now it is more important than ever to show our concern for others.  Reach out.  Be a friend.  Let people know that you care.  We will get through this and kindness from all of us will help!