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The people in our neighborhood, Uncategorized

The nicest city in the world

September 29, 2021September 29, 2021by Another SliceLeave a Comment on The nicest city in the world
The nicest city in the world

I believe Appleton, Wisconsin must be the nicest city in the world. I say this with some bias, as I live smack in the middle of it, and with some empirical evidence. For instance, a sign in the front yard of a house not too far from mine invites anyone passing by to help themselves [...]

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The exponential power of kindness

July 1, 2020July 1, 2020by Another SliceLeave a Comment on The exponential power of kindness
The exponential power of kindness

An unexpected gift arrived for me yesterday and it demonstrated the remarkable and exponential power of kindness. My friend Tanya sent me a note, which made my day, on a pretty card that honored and financially supported the MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital. The package she sent also included some very cool pairs of Bombas [...]

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Creative kindness in the time of Covid

May 4, 2020May 4, 2020by Another Slice2 Comments on Creative kindness in the time of Covid
Creative kindness in the time of Covid

My niece Lizzy will write you a poem if you send her a line. My friend Diane tucks postage stamps, homemade candy and home grown flowers in May Day baskets she distributes around the neighborhood. Another friend is a gifted fitness instructor and has organized a small driveway boot camp. By midweek, Amanda will have [...]

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One at a time

March 23, 2020March 23, 2020by Another Slice4 Comments on One at a time
One at a time

We're going to make our way through this pandemic one day at a time. It's a little overwhelming to think beyond that. So, we move forward one friendly wave at a time. One charming sidewalk chalk message at a time. One family group chat at a time. One deep breath at a time. One kind [...]

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In the bleak midwinter, you can give your heart

January 10, 2017January 11, 2017by Another Slice1 Comment on In the bleak midwinter, you can give your heart

I risked life, limb and lens yesterday afternoon, skidding out to my icy front porch to plant a yard sign and a little love. In the bleak midwinter,  you can give your heart. You can also wack your chin with your camera lens as you take a spectacular fall in front of a whole middle [...]

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