Sidewalk Stitching
"The treasures of the heart are the most valuable of all." ~ Nicheren Tossed out on the street like a useless object, this man recovered and put to good use a machine and mended hearts at the same time. Take a few…
Awareness: Change My Heart
"Walking is a man's best medicine." - Hippocrates Today is Heart Health Day. For me, it's a day to celebrate one more beautiful year of life. Not only am I a survivor, I have thrived in good health from very tenuous…
Come as You Are
"Food in the end is something holy. It's not about nutrients and calories. It's about sharing...it's about identity." ~ Louise Fresco My mother has always maintained an open table. In my memoir, Gift of a Lifetime: Finding Fulfilling Things in the Unexpected, the…
Three Valuable Words
The three most valuable words of reassurance are "I've Got You Covered." It does wonders for the psyche. Especially when it comes from individuals who you know live up to their words, unfailingly. Today, on behalf of my parents and my entire…
Good Samaritans All
“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” ~ – Charles Dickens Ten days ago, I found myself in a jam. I'd taken my parents car to the grocery and when I came out of the store, it…
Kindly Speaking
Happy World Kindness Day! Today, tweet a kind thought in the shortest, most meaningful way you can think of. #UMakeADivineDifference
The Good Prevails
Jeff Bridges once said, "The way to change the world is through individual responsibility and taking local action in your own community." This nun's example of pitching in will be long be remembered by her students and her community. She…
Stitchin’ A Mission
"The smallest good deed is worth a thousand grand intentions." ~ Unknown Christmas is still a quarter of a year away. Eva, the woman featured in the video I have posted below, has holiday spirit in her heart year round. Eva's touching story…
Cultivating Inclusiveness
I've known about Bitty and Beau's Coffee Company for some time but I wasn't aware of the videos which have been produced about this company. Every person employed by this coffee shop has unique value and their organization cultivates inclusiveness. One reviewer has…
Monday Morning Message
"Joy is increased by sharing it with others." ~ Unknown Today's blog will be short and sweet because I'm headed to volunteer at Lift Up Routt County. A place I enjoy being a couple of mornings a week. This message…