Kindness of Ellen

I think the first time I ever saw Ellen DeGeneres was on Johnny Carson's old Tonight Show, and I have loved her ever since. She's a fine actress, comedian, and television host, but there is much more. She makes a difference. Ellen is famous for ending her tv show with "Be kind to one another." It's not just a saying though - she means it, and you can see numerous ways she practices what she preaches, every single day.  How many checks has she given to needy people on her program?  Oh my!

Teddy bears

My mom collected teddy bears and I have a large amount of those bears in my home.  How can you look at or hold a teddy bear and not feel happy?  Well I mention this because today is American Teddy Bear Day.  Celebrate!

hashtag

There have already been a whole bunch of tweets on twitter and posts on other social media, but World Kindness Day is not just a hashtag.  The goal of course is just like mine, to spread kindness throughout the world every day.  A special day though is a good beginning.  Let's all see how many kind things we can do today!

November 12

Yes, today is November 12th, but what else?  Monday, yes.  It is of course another day to show kindness toward others.  I never get tired of saying that.  I hope the world grows a bit kinder each day!

those who serve

Today is Veterans Day in the United States, a day set aside to honor all who have served in our military.  Honoring them does not mean you are in favor of conflict or war.  Show them some love and kindness today.

Over two years

Over two years ago I began writing this blog and each morning I say something here about kindness.  Many of you probably thought I would tire out by now, huh?  We must never get tired of being kind though.  Kindness makes the world a better place!

VOTE

I'm always talking about kindness, and I hope I am always doing kind things.  Being kind to our neighbors, kind to animals, kind to the land and to the spaces that surround us - this is all part of our civic duty. So is voting.  Today is Election Day and each one of us has a voice.  Be heard my friends.  VOTE!