Today kicks off World Kindness Week. An entire week dedicated to sharing kindness around the world. From today through November 20, let’s go overboard on kindness and make the world a more awesome place! Random acts of kindness, planned acts of kindness, and even anonymous kindness. Can’t think of anything? Here are some ideas in […]
Buckeyes for Sandy
This weekend my sister and I and our families gathered up things to share with victims of Hurricane Sandy through Buckeyes for Sandy. It felt good to load up bedding, clothes, shoes, and backpacks to share with those who need them so much more than we do. And it made me feel especially good when […]
Caught Being Awesome – John Galvin & Jim Reid
We caught more people being awesome! John Galvin of Columbus, Ohio and Jim Reid of Cleveland, Ohio organized Buckeyes for Sandy, a two-day relief effort (today in Cleveland, tomorrow in Columbus) in which they’re collecting much needed supplies for Hurricane Sandy victims. They arranged drop-offs this weekend in Columbus and Cleveland, and then will have the […]
Understanding the Importance
A number of years ago I worked for a woman who was very contemplative and wise. This was at a time when I was neither. I worked for her for about a year or so, then moved on to another department, trying to figure out what I wanted to do when I grew up. We […]
Small Rebellions
Funky socks…a small rebellion Ever remember your parents saying something along these lines…”If your friends jumped off a bridge, would you jump off too?!” If you were ever a teenager, I’m guessing you heard words just like this. Now that you’re a mature adult, I bet you have a greater appreciation for your parents’ folksy […]
Empty Vessel
When people ask me about myself, there are a number of things that I share with them…that I’m a mom – a single mom – and I work full time as an editor to pay the bills. Plus I blog here and write about house, home, and design over at Homage Style. At least that’s […]