For those that do not know me personally, I am not a glass half-empty person but nor am I a glass half-full person. I am more of a "Hey, there is still something in there" person. Honestly. I will eat the last spoonful of casserole, the last three green beans in the pot, and that … Continue reading Stay Positive
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For Everyone
I found this little clipping in a file of old church bulletin articles. There is no attribution to an author, just know it is not an original of my own creation. I just thought it was worth sharing on a Friday afternoon. How everyone can be nice to everyone: Be Silent when your words would … Continue reading For Everyone
The Neighbors
A husband and wife realized they did not know their neighbors like they should. They determined to make the effort to meet them and agreed to start by welcoming new people to the neighborhood. Later that week they saw a moving truck across the road. The wife baked a cake, put together a welcome basket … Continue reading The Neighbors
A Friendly Church
Lawrence and Olivia would not consider themselves great neighbors, but they felt they were friendly. One morning they discussed how they could improve and concluded that they should make a better effort at being friendly. Later that month Olivia noticed a moving van at the house across the street. Having baked a couple of loaves … Continue reading A Friendly Church
Two Doors Down
I left the radio off while I drove to my study this morning. This gave me a few moments of quiet to reflect. But wouldn't you know it, an old song that I do not even like was running through my head. "Two doors down they're laughing and singing and having a party . . … Continue reading Two Doors Down
Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
Nice cool walk this morning, not too cold and not too hot - in the mid to upper 40's with a slight wind. Everyone was friendly this morning, the parents driving their children to school waved and smiled as we walked past, the crossing guard joked with me about the traffic and the 40 degree … Continue reading Who Are the People in Your Neighborhood
