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Tag Archives: gratitude
A Magical, Mysterious, Paradox: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 7 (Final Day)
“It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” — Winston Churchill I got nothing, yet I have everything. Monday – a nurse. Tuesday – a teacher. Wednesday – a neighbor. Thursday – a band director. Friday – an aunt. Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged enigma, free time, give, give our time, giving time, gratitude, magic, mystery, paradox, peace, Thank You, thanks, winston churchill
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Surprises Matter: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 6
“In an age like ours, which is not given to letter-writing, we forget what an important part it used to play in people’s lives.” — Anatole Broyard Several years ago I received a letter. It was a thank you card … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged appreciation, gratitude, letter, post office, postal carrier, surprise, Thank You, thanks
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The Letter Is Warm: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 5
“To send a letter is a good way to go somewhere without moving anything but your heart.” — Phyllis Theroux One week ago, I received an icy letter. It was cold, devoid of emotion. In hard black font on a … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged appreciation, death, gratitude, helping others, keeping in touch, letters, loss, regret, Thank You, thanks
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The Weight Of Criticism: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 4
“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.” — Dale Carnegie The sarcasm you smear, the faults you find, the criticism you create, weigh most heavily on the young. … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Adolescence, appreciation, character, criticism, fault, gratitude, self-esteem
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The Gifts We Don’t Give: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 3
“You only lose what you cling to.” — Buddha Our values are reflected in what we give. Some of us give things. Some give money. Some give talent and time. The causes to which we contribute speak to the heart … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged appreciation, buddha, clinging, dhamma wheel, gifts not given, give money, give our time, give time, give up, gratitude, showing appreciation, Thank You, thanks
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The Extra Mile: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 2
This poem is dedicated to anyone – teacher or mentor, parent or grandparent, friend or stranger – who has gone the extra mile for someone else. Alone, without cheers or compensation. Just to help. The Extra Mile I will walk … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged appreciation, extra mile, gratitude, Thank You, thank you card, thank you note, thanks
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A New Project: Appreciating The In-Betweener
“Silent gratitude isn’t much use to anyone.” — G.B. Stern There are times when we know to show our appreciation to others – Christmas, Various Appreciation Weeks, Valentine’s Day, Thanksgiving, birthdays, etc. And there are people we know to show appreciation … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged appreciation, generosity, gratitude, in-between, Thank You, thanks
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Clearing The Path
“We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” — Cynthia Ozick It was just a simple remark, said in passing. I had stopped into the office of my daughter’s school yesterday. The reader board was … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged appreciation, everday things, gratitude, helping hand, helping others, showing appreciation
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That Little Extra
“The manner of giving is worth more than the gift.” — Pierre Corneille On the way home from work last night I noticed that a headlight was out. Knowing that commuting in the Oregon winter is done in the dark, … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged appreciation, auto store, AutoZone, cars, customer service, gratitude, pierre corneille, spirit of giving, Thank You, thankfulness, transportation, unfamiliar situation
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It Would All Mean Nothing
When I look at that which I’ve always wanted, but could never have; I realize that it would all mean nothing, without that which I already have. — Eric Winger On this day of Thanksgiving, Thank you to my wife … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged appreciation, gratitude, recognition, Thank You, thankfulness, thanks, Thanksgiving
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