Honoring Martin Luther King, Jr.
Growing up, Martin Luther King, Jr. and I would often share a birthday, and I felt a special connection to him, and not just because I got the day off. His words struck me; even in my grammar school days, [...]
Growing up, Martin Luther King, Jr. and I would often share a birthday, and I felt a special connection to him, and not just because I got the day off. His words struck me; even in my grammar school days, [...]
I am convinced that anger is just hardened hurt and that kindness heals. And everything we do is really, at the core, a call for love, to be heard, to be seen…we must see and treat all people as an [...]
When we feel we have no control, or we aren’t getting what we want out of life, it can bring us down. So, first things first, identify when and where you feel things aren’t working. The clearer we are, the [...]
Yesterday I went to Staples to get supplies for my Challenge class, and when I was paying at the register, I noticed an adorable reusable shopping bag at the counter next to mine. [...]
When one of our incredible blog readers, Shalon, posted a comment about Kind Over Matter, I immediately went to their website. It was love at first sight. Shalon mentioned “Lolli-Flowers” that she read about on Kind Over Matter , and [...]
So, if you read my blog Couponing for Good Part 1, you know all about the items me, LuLu, and the Little Man purchased at Walmart (using coupons from All You Magazine, the newspaper, and bargain shopping) for the All [...]
‘Tis the season, after all, so let’s take a moment to consider how we are really celebrating this year. Begin by thinking about what you are giving. In each moment, in every beautifully wrapped box, we have an extraordinary opportunity [...]
I went for my morning coffee, and a complete stranger completely made my day. She gave me a huge grin, and said she liked my shoes! I immediately smiled back, and complimented her on her handbag. I know, these are [...]
Wow- this story is just an amazing example of stepping outside of yourself and your own problems to connect with people! A young young woman in Colorado turned what most would consider a “sad occasion” into a night of sharing. [...]
On Friday night my LuLu went to see “The Wizard of Oz” with Nonni and Poppi. I love that play, and she has seen the movie almost a dozen times, so she was really excited. She even wore ruby red [...]