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Brother

I passed a man on the way home from work this evening. He was walking down the grass verge at the side of the carriageway. Actually, he was staggering sometimes ... read full story

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  • Apr 26, 2018
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A New Easel

My wife, Jane, and I have been married for 36 years so we have heard each others stories many times. We are both artists so many of our retellings revolve ... read full story

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  • Apr 25, 2018
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"Hey, are you ok?"

I boarded the train to go to work one day. As I went to find a seat, I noticed a decently-dressed young man slumped over, head bobbing in what appeared ... read full story

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  • Posted by heydere
  • Apr 24, 2018
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Making It Work For Both Parties

I recently reserved my son's birthday party at a pizza place, when all of the sudden one day, they called in a panic. They accidentally overbooked two parties at the same ... read full story

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  • Posted by lbsilveira
  • Apr 23, 2018
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  • Shared by mrsshellylsmith on Apr 25, 2018

    I sent a FB message to a friend I haven't talked with in a while. How did you practice today's kindness act?

  • Shared by ilovecookies on Apr 25, 2018

    i helped bring a bag of dirt to my aunt's backyard for her

  • Shared by mindyjourney on Apr 26, 2018

    There’s MisterM, caught in the action of being kind (he didn’t think anyone was looking!). A rather large plant had blown over at the garden center, and he righted it :))).

  • Shared by mindyjourney on Apr 25, 2018

    At the request and inspiration of a KS friend, making some larger origami quote boxes to hold Peace doves 🕊 ❤️. Thank you for encouraging me to amp up the ways to serve, my kind friends :))).

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  • Shared by TC on Apr 25, 2018

    Today's focus reminded me that each of us goes through periods of happiness and sadness and times we are both at the same time. Rumi's quotes on love and life was perfect for today.

  • Shared by gardengal10 on Apr 25, 2018

    Life is hard . . . most neuroses are caused by people not acknowledging this simple truth.” – M. Scott Peck, The Road Less Travelled
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