Category Archives: kindness

Acts of kindness or butting in?

This is a very personal story this time. I can’t get this out of my head and most of the time I wish I could go back and have a Mulligan, a do over. This is what happened last week … Continue reading

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SQUEEEEEE!!!!!!

So.  Monday was a hectic day, but not unmanageable.  I had a bunch of laundry to do, I had to go beat the hardware guy about the head and chest with a rubber hose because my lawn mower part STILL … Continue reading

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Spoilers

I know that I’ve talked about this before but I really feel the need to do it again. For those of you who know us, this will come as no shock. For those of you who could care less, sorry for … Continue reading

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When Tragedy Strikes, part II

Previously, we discussed what TO do when a friend or family member experiences a family tragedy.  How we can help, how we can lighten the load, ease the myriad and intense feelings that accompany such an event. But for every … Continue reading

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When Tragedy Strikes, part I

As most/all of you know, almost two years ago, now, my husband Steve was in a near-fatal car wreck which left him blind.  His recovery was spent in two different hospitals over the course of a month, followed by nearly … Continue reading

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What’s rude to you?

When I saw this on Dr. Phil last week, I really have to say, it made me chuckle. Rudeness really does tend to be a personal thing and everyone thinks different things are rude. They had camera’s going on the … Continue reading

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I’m NOT smoking!

I was one of those people who never thought I’d quit smoking. It’s probably a good thing I got sick or I never would have. Hey, I loved smoking. But there are so many things I don’t miss about it. … Continue reading

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Being honest or being mean. Is there a difference?

I’ve been thinking of this post for most of the week and trying to think of wording it the right way. I guess to me, it comes down to either being nice to someone or telling a little white lie … Continue reading

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Michigan Authorities Attack Woman for Babysitting Neighbor Kids

When I heard this story last week, to be honest, I couldn’t believe it. I mean really. All this woman is doing is trying to be nice to her neighbors children. Now she’s in for a fight and I for … Continue reading

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Teacher accused of slapping a boy

I was going to write a post about this and then I came across this “Good To Know” segment that Don Shelby had and I really couldn’t have said it better myself. “A story Wednesday night got a lot of … Continue reading

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No parking ANY TIME….this means YOU!

Paul and I went shopping last night to one of those warehouse type places. We didn’t need a bunch of stuff but since we were in town, we thought we’d run in and pick up what we were out of.  … Continue reading

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Cabin people

I’ve been wanting to do a post about this for quite some time but I didn’t want everyone to tell me that I used to be “cabin people” so I never did but it was on Good Question the other … Continue reading

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Manners, how important do you think they are?

I’m wondering how important manners are to you.  I was raised to say please and thank you, excuse me and bless you.  If someone gave me something, I said thank you.  If I asked someone for something, I said please.  Do … Continue reading

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What kind of a kid were you?

I have been a member of Classmates.com for a long time now.  Maybe 5 years or so.  I just pay the minimum each year.  I find it fun going there every now and then to see if I can find … Continue reading

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People who just don’t care

I have a tiny little rant coming.  How many of you have people in your life that just DON’T care??  You can tell them something, and they could just give a rip!?!  It’s like you never said anything.  Is it … Continue reading

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Valentines

I’ve seen this topic on quite a few blogs and it was on an afternoon talk show yesterday.  Who should your kids give Valentines to?Should they be given to the whole class?  Here’s a little article I found on it … Continue reading

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We can help if we do it together

I got this from Cathy and IMMEDIATELY wanted to add it to my blog. If you know me AT ALL,  you’ll “get it.”  All you have to do is click once a day and this shelter gets free food.  It takes only … Continue reading

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Question of the day (SKL)

Do you volunteer?

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Question of the day (SKL)

What are your favorite charitable causes?

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A good wish for Tessa

Hey Everyone, if you have an extra minute this morning could you give a good thought and quick prayer to Tessa. She’s having surgery to remove a cystic mass or hernia caused from pregnancy and labor. They aren’t really sure … Continue reading

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Oct 5 Happy Birthday Michael (mssc54)

Happy 54th Birthday Michael Wishing you the best day ever.

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Handwritten letters

When was the last time you wrote a handwritten letter?  I am really bad at this and always have been.  This is why I love the Internet so much. I’m a really good “email” person. If anyone writes to me, … Continue reading

Posted in adults, behavior, choices, computers, control, conveniences, courtesy, differences, email, emotions, feelings, friends, friendship, fun, getting along, handwritten letters, happiness, happy, hurt feelings, judging, keeping in touch, kindness, laughter, life, love, manners, mistakes, old days, people, relationships, respect, rudeness, sad, sorrow, things, thinking, thoughts, today's times | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Politics, why do we so NOT agree??

I’m getting so sick of this election.  I say that every time though so I’m not sure why this time I feel so differently.  I think because I was so unsure before Obama won over Clinton.  I just didn’t know.  … Continue reading

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Good night sweetheart, good night

I absolutly couldn’t resist sharing this.  How much do you love this man???

Posted in adults, behavior, best friends, choices, dogs, emotions, feelings, fun, funny, happiness, humor, kindness, laughter, love, people, things, thoughts, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

Sarah Palin..okay, lets go!

I am not one to ever talk about politics.  I hate it.  In my experience, all it leads to is arguments.  We all have our own opinions and some people think they can always change your mind so in my … Continue reading

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