Before You Visit Someone in the Hospital
Do you have a friend in the hospital . . . or perhaps one who lives in a nursing home? If you’re planning a visit,...
Before You Visit Someone in the Hospital
Practical Guidance
A Sharing Basket: Joy in Giving and Receiving
A Sharing Basket: Joy in Giving and Receiving
When visiting someone who lives in a nursing home or someone who is unable to get out easily, consider giving the...
Remembering a Friend’s Hard Day
Remembering a Friend’s Hard Day
We remember birthdays and anniversaries. But do we remember the anniversary of a day that changed a friend’s life?...
Questions for a Meaningful Life
Questions for a Meaningful Life
It’s hard to believe it’s already been a year since I retired from medicine. Where did the time go? I share the...
An Otter Surprise
An Otter Surprise
A few days ago, it was 105° outside. I was determined to take my daily walk, so I laced up my shoes, grabbed my...
A Surprise
A Surprise
I love to surprise a friend or family member with a special gift. It is so fun! However, I do not like to shop, and...
What If We All Became Kindness Ambassadors?
What If We All Became Kindness Ambassadors?
My new hero is Orion Jean, an amazing young man who calls himself an “Ambassador of Kindness.” Why is he so...
Making Kindness a Family Tradition
Making Kindness a Family Tradition
By La'Shawnda Smith In 2018, after my mom passed away, my life changed in a profound way. During that season, I...
