On reaching out (and how one woman’s comment at Starbucks impacted me)…
Just a short video in case you’re wondering if all the effort is worth it, or if you have a friend who might be feeling that way. (It’s also for…
A cause I care about…
I was so excited when Holley invited us to write about our favorite non-profit today. If you’ve been here for a while, you know how I first got involved with…
Do all the good you can, as long as you ever can…
It has been heartwarming to see all the love from people across the world being sent to the community of Newtown, CT. (If you’re still wondering about ways you can…
A way that you can send your love to Newtown, CT
I’ve been rocked by the recent tragedy in Newtown, as I know all of you have been too. The news gripped me at my core… and hasn’t let go. I…
Barbed Wire Butterflies
I got a package not too long ago in the mail–a small, manila envelope. Not remembering if I had ordered anything, I was curious about what was inside. I opened…
A Man Named Ted…
*Post originally published in 2009 and in the book Kirtsy Takes a Bow – A Celebration of Women’s Online Favorites. There’s a man named Ted who lives in a senior…
Just by Saying Yes (Part 2)
(continued from yesterday…) That one yes after the concert led to another yes, and another, and another… and it’s been life-changing. And the most incredible part about the whole thing is…
Just by Saying Yes (Part 1)
Almost two years ago, I got a call from an editor at a parenting magazine asking if I wanted to write a story about a local mom for their Mother’s Day…