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Tag Archives: smiling
Pretty Good Advice From A Sidewalk
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” — Mother Teresa I think the picture is right. We all have a lot for which to be thankful. Yesterday’s gift of time … One very long, … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged being positive, smile, smiling
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Looking Adversity In The Eye … And Smiling
“The robbed that smiles, steals something from the thief.” — William Shakespeare, Othello Chatting with Arturo, you’d never know that he just closed his business. For good. As we talked last Sunday on a very large, warm Oregon sand dune, watching … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged chaperoning, Giving Our Time, giving time, Making A Difference, Mexico, smile, smiling, Volunteering, Whitford Middle School
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2 For 1
“What is a cynic? A man who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.” — Oscar Wilde As we pulled into the music shop where my daughter was going to have a lesson, a sign got her attention. … Continue reading
A Smiling Cat
“A safe haven, rain or shine, serving warm meals to those in need since 1991.” — Potluck in the Park “[In hobo language of days gone by a] smiling cat meant, “Kindhearted Woman” – someone who could be counted upon for … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Food Banks, Goodwill, Helping Out, Homelessness, Hunger, postaday2012, Potluck In The Park, smiling, smiling cat, soup kitchens
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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 224 – Ever Work A Lousy Job?
Pushed in a few stray grocery carts from the far reaches of the parking lot tonight. It took me 2 minutes 39 seconds. But that 2 minutes 39 seconds was all it took to remind me of what it is … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged Connections, dirty job, Needs Of Others, shopping carts, smiling
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