When a Neighbor’s Kindness Went Beyond the Grass.
This is Steve, my neighbor. He has no idea I took this photo from my window, but I just had to capture the moment—it was such a beautiful, unexpected act of kindness. When my husband was deployed, one of the…
Embracing My Own Dullness: The Journey to True Fulfillment.
Hi, I’m Allison. I’m 36 years old, childless, and recently, I’ve begun to accept a truth about myself: I’m a fairly dull woman. At least, that’s what I used to think. For most of my life, I fought this feeling—this…
A Simple Act of Kindness That Touched My Heart and My Students’ Lives.
Today, while shopping at The Dollar Tree, I spotted something that made me stop in my tracks. There was a woman standing at the checkout with three carts piled high with toiletries—items like soap, toothpaste, shampoo, and other essentials. As…
Lucille Ball’s Bold and Heartfelt Transformation in Stone Pillow.
35 years ago today, television audiences saw Lucille Ball in a role that defied everything they had come to expect from her. Known for her comedic genius and her iconic role as the lovable, zany Lucy Ricardo in I Love…
A Stranger Named George Restored My Faith in Kindness.
On June 20th, I experienced one of those moments that makes your heart stop. I had misplaced my iPhone and, at first, thought it was just somewhere in my home or car. But as the hours passed and my calls…
The Slow Moments That Show Us the Heart.
My husband tends to move slower on the weekends. While I often rush from one task to the next, he seems to savor the small moments, the spaces in between errands, the quiet details that I usually overlook. That Saturday…
When Sportsmanship Triumphed: The Home Run That United Competitors.
In one of the most unforgettable moments in sports history, Sara Tucholsky of Western Oregon University stepped up to the plate with two runners on base, a strike against her, and a dream burning in her heart. What happened next…
From Rock Bottom to Giving Back: Jennifer’s Journey of Hope and Triumph.
Today at the homeless veterans stand down, something truly special happened. A young woman approached me, and I couldn’t help but feel a rush of pride and joy as I recognized her. Her name is Jennifer, and her story is…
A Neighborhood of Kindness: Leonard and Dorothy’s House.
Since 1982, Leonard and Dorothy Bullock have lived across the street from a railroad yard in Pendleton, Oregon. Over the decades, life has had its ups and downs, and the Bullocks haven’t always had the resources to keep their house…
A Meal, A Coat, and a Ripple of Kindness: The Story of Karly.
This is my daughter, Karly. Yesterday, she faced one of those days that can shake even the strongest spirit. She had just learned that she had lost her job—a role she had been so excited about. It was a new…