Short stories and photos shared with humor and love
I’m glad I live in a world of free littles. There tangible evidence of the best human qualities — kindness, generosity, compassion, creativity and humor — lie stacked above cheerfully painted posts. “Come,” they say. “Nourish yourself with non-perishable food, someone’s favorite book, tiny artwork, a thoughtful poem.” My mother in-law, the Outlaw Mary Jane, [...]
A woman in my neighborhood makes pretty bouquets from her garden flowers and gifts them to anyone lucky enough to be strolling past her house. She sets them outside in small vases with a note that invites people to help themselves. She has done this every day her prolific garden bloomed. The Green Lake Town [...]
I stumbled onto a rock garden a few days ago, and I’ve been thinking about it ever since. “Spread Love,” a hand-painted sign in it read. So, I walked over to take a closer look. A white picket fence marked an area filled with hand-painted rocks and other cheerful pieces of art. “Kindness grows here,” [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]