Tag: kindness

  • Turtle Trauma

    Turtle Trauma

    It was the most pleasant petting zoo one could imagine. The critters walked right up to you! People, both little and big, loved to come and mingle with the animals. There was a white pot-bellied pig, a sweet shetland pony, and everyone’s favorite, a terrapin named Lucky. One day, as the story goes, Lucky’s good…

  • Everything’s Gonna Be Alright

    Everything’s Gonna Be Alright

    As an elementary music teacher, it’s a joy taking my students to sing at nursing homes. The picture above captures a boy (age 5) bonding with a woman (age 95). The two became fast friends, back in 2015, and were featured in our local newspaper under the headline, “Everything’s Gonna Be Alright.” Praise be to…

  • Making Ripples

    Making Ripples

    Imagine a still lake-smooth as glass. Someone throws a pebble into the water and then someone else does. Soon, the ripples get mixed up together. What happens when our ripples intersect? We make little waves, that’s what–hopefully for the good. Kindness and compassion always have a ripple effect. Jo-The Quiet Roarer, from Quietly Roaring In…

  • #shareHisgrace

    #shareHisgrace

    It’s always polite to share.