Do you remember the last time you held the door open for someone? Yep, I bet you do that a lot without giving it a second thought. Or how about the time someone gave you a coupon they didn't need? These are random acts of kindness. It's a selfless action performed by someone to make another person's day brighter. There are many things people do on a regular basis for others and don't realize it's a random act of kindness. This week (November 12th-18th) is "World Kindness Week", but you shouldn't limit yourself to these dates to show kindness to others. Make someone's day a better day with these 50 ways. Note: scroll down for a printable version. 50 Random Acts of Kindness 1. Buy a homeless person a cup of coffee, food or make some care packs to give to some homeless people 2. Drop off a gift for a child in the hospital 3. Help an elder cross the street 4. Help someone who's carrying a lot of things 5. Pay for someone's coffee 6. Help a neighbor buy her grocery 7. Do … [Read more...]
Love Thy Neighbor
Really? Do I have to? Oh, come on God! This commandment is so hard. Surely, you don’t mean it, do You? “Love my neighbor!” Well, if you could see my neighbor, maybe You would understand. You see, this now 47-year-old-grey-haired-Hott-mama-of-four (yes, I had a birthday), feels a little like we are living next to the Hatfields and the McCoy’s. This IS West Virginia, by the way. But, the last time I looked, this is also the year 2012! Isn’t it?! So, why is it that we happen to border property with some of the most unusual folks around? For someone such as myself that just loves to play the host, cook for crowds, and entertain on a regular basis, it seems that no matter how I attempt to express “love” to those on the neighboring 95 acres here next to us on Hott Mountain, I am met with comments like; “STAY OFF MY LAND!” and “I HAVE TO PROTECT MY PROPERTY!” From me? I just thought it would be fun to have a cup of coffee with you after you walked a half mile through the … [Read more...]
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