I took French for a large portion of my academic life. After all those years, i can say a few words and phrases. Not enough to be able read the language or have a conversation with someone. Why is that? I think the main reason is because it was knowledge given with very little or […]
Ideas for Acts of Kindness
IDEAS FOR ACTS OF KINDNESS Pay for someone’s gas.Keep a giveaway bag stocked with snacks, toiletries, and socks for the homeless you may encounter.Take out the garbage for an elderly or handicap neighbour.Leave an encouraging note or surprise in items you are donating, selling, or returning.Deliver fresh-baked cookies to a neighbour or co-worker.Bring fresh flowers […]
In the Emptiness – I Will Remember.
I have always been moved by the roll call at the Cenotaph. The calling of the names. Names that I didn’t know. But all though I am unfamiliar with them, they are names that were significant to someone. Names that had families who loved and cared for them. Names that reflected lives. Lives that loved, […]