Tag Archives: kindness

Vaccine for compassion?

Posted on November 5, 2020 by Kathy

Good morning, dear readers. It’s 5:44 a.m. here in the dark woods. No need to kindle a fire in the woodstove this morning–temperatures promise to bless us with Indian summer for the next five days (60 degrees F, 15 degrees … Continue reading →

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When a stranger returns your purse

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Kathy

This morning I drove north to a coffee shop in Houghton–5th and Elm (may it forever be immortalized in song and dance, as you will soon discover why) and ordered a coffee and cranberry biscotti. Then set my big clunky … Continue reading →

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Be kind

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Kathy

Be kind, dear one, be kind. If you can find it in your heart, be kind to one another, for everyone you meet–not just the downtrodden, not just the homeless, not just the friend dying from cancer–everyone you meet–faces some … Continue reading →

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Random and not-so-random acts of kindness. Pass them on!

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Kathy

One of the best things in life is free. Doesn’t cost a penny. Yet it continues to give and give and give. What, you ask, is this mysterious gift? You know. The gift of kindness. Some kindness is wild and … Continue reading →

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The kindness of friends, family & blog-readers makes me cry…

Posted on February 18, 2010 by Kathy

I am amazed that so much kindness exists in the world.  So much giving.  So much opening the hands and heart…so much outpouring of love and friendship and joy into a world that sometimes seems too cruel, too violent, too … Continue reading →

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