Tag Archives: compassion

I Love this Concept

Posted on May 10, 2019 by

I just read about this amazing organization named Alice’s Kids and am now an enthusiastic supporter. Take a look and I think you’ll agree with its goals and approach. “Charity Has Been Secretly Fulfilling Small Wishes for Homeless Kids Who Could … Continue reading →

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Listening to How They Feel

Posted on January 10, 2019 by

The image was taken in my copse of redwoods. ** When I eat right, my body feels right. When I do right, my spirit feels right. With love, Russ  

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A Classy Thing to Do

Posted on December 12, 2018 by

The link below is to a story of compassion, kindness, and generosity that touched me. A passenger in the First Class Section of an airplane gave his seat to a mother struggling with an eleven-month-old who needed an oxygen machine. … Continue reading →

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“Knitted Knockers” for Breast Cancer Survivors!

Posted on October 24, 2018 by

Knitted Knockers for Breast Cancer Survivors What a great idea! I love how helpful these can be for breast cancer survivors. Each “knitted knocker” comes with three to four hours worth of love knit right into them. And, of course, … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on October 17, 2018 by

    Choices   I just read an article and watched a short video that touched me deeply. It is a commercial, but one which highlights positive attributes of the human condition and spirit, kindness, compassion, love, and choices. I … Continue reading →

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To Those at the Edge of the Abyss, the Comforters and Comforted

Posted on September 23, 2018 by

Photo credit: Jon Tyson I believe most people find themselves at the edge of the deep and dark abyss at some point(s) in their lives. There are times when it can be a great act of courage just to get … Continue reading →

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Getting it Right

Posted on September 4, 2018 by

Image credits: Peter Lloyd via Unsplash Another racial incident at Starbucks, but this time a little kindness, compassion, and understanding make a huge difference in the outcome. Getting it Right Sources: Nashville News 4 & Leo at Not All News … Continue reading →

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Score One for the 1st Amendment & Helping Others

Posted on August 28, 2018 by

Image credit: Marcus Wallis via Unsplash.com A U.S. federal court has ruled that people have the Constitutional right to distribute food in a public place. The homeless can now be fed in public places without the Good Samaritans fearing arrest … Continue reading →

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“What I’ve Learned”

Posted on August 3, 2018 by

Image credits: Adria Crehuet Cano via UnSplash.com   THINGS GETS BETTER WITH AGE I’ve learned that I like my teacher because she cries when we sing “Silent Night.” Age 5 I’ve learned that our dog doesn’t want to eat my … Continue reading →

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Way to Go, Toronto!

Posted on June 18, 2018 by

Photo Credit raw pixel via Unsplash.com An eighteen-year old who desperately wanted to get a job so he could feed his family was caught trying to shoplift the clothes he needed for a job interview. Instead of arresting him, the … Continue reading →

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