According to the calendar of usual and little known holidays today is “National Love is Kind Day.”
It was created by Rosie Aiello and her daughter Sunny who were “trapped in an emotionally, mentally and financially abusive relationship for nearly 25 years,” according to her web page Love is Kind Network.
Rosie escaped that abusive relationship and now is trying to help other women in similar circumstances. Continue reading
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I didn’t watch last night’s Republican debate. Did I miss anything?
Did Donald Trump insult anyone? Did the other candidates react with similar retorts? Were they still taking about the size of hands and what that possibly meant? Were there any personal attacks?
Actually I did see a CNN headline this morning that read “Republican Debate Turns Dirty.” Continue reading
After General Robert E. Lee retired from the military, he was named President of Washington Academy in Lexington, Virginia, where he served from 1865 to 1870. Later the name of the school was changed to Washington and Lee University to honor General Lee’s service.
While serving as President, a new student came to General Lee’s office and asked for a copy of the student handbook detailing the university’s rules and regulations. Continue reading
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Marilyn Irlbacher. You’ve probably never heard of her. And I doubt you will remember her name. But you won’t forget her story.
She was only eight years old. Living in a less than desirable foster care home. She worried about the 50 cents she owed her school for some lost books. Unless she paid the fine, Marilyn wouldn’t get her fourth-grade report card.
When she was told that was the case, little Marilyn ran from the school-house in tears. She didn’t have 50 cents. And the very thought of asking her foster parents for the money terrified her. As she ran down the street, she didn’t see the tall man in her path until she ran into him.
“Here’s the rest of the story” In her own words. Continue reading
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Crude. Coarse. Crass. These words often describe our culture today. It is seen and heard in all segments of our society as people interact in business, sports and politics. It is evident in the entertainment industry. And is too often witnessed in the way young people talk to one another.
So what’s the solution to this national epidemic of abrasive behavior? It’s a simple Bible command. Often overlooked. Easily ignored. Difficult to do, sometimes. Continue reading
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“If you want to look for a needle in haystack, go ahead.” said Gary Gaddist’s co-workers at the New York City’s Parks Department. Fortunately for Danielle Hatherly-Carroll the sanitation truck driver was up to the challenge. So Gary began digging through hundreds of garbage bags that were stored on Randalls Island and he found it! What did he find? Continue reading
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While we were packing the other day our son, Kenny, came across a bumper sticker that read, “Just be nice.” Three simple words. Yet profound in their understanding and powerful in their application. Continue reading
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In Stories of Kindness, Beth Fryer writes, “Once, many years ago, my mom was diagnosed with breast cancer and was scheduled for a mastectomy. That morning I attended a college class in which the husband of a good friend was also a student. Most mornings we said hello to one another and that was about it – he would sit with his guy friends, and I usually sat alone. When he entered class that morning, Continue reading
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