April 16, 2009
Don’t forget to laugh today—and keep those aspirations high.
April 15, 2009
In my last post I mentioned that I really like kids. I’ve changed my mind. There are two in my neighborhood that are now on the naughty list. The circumstances surrounding the bird flipping aren’t important. What concerned me was the total lack of respect and manners both tots displayed. As much as I’d like to blame their parents, I won’t. On that note, I’d like to suggest to everyone that we seriously start thinking about how our actions affect those around us.
During the last several months the media has pounded us with stories of corruption and greed—your basic doom and gloom. It’s pretty depressing. And being unemployed, I need positive influences in my life, not negative party poopers. (Poop is such a funny word. Not as funny as poopy though. But I digress…) Since I’ve been laid off, I’ve noticed a wave of generosity, solidarity, and kindheartedness from total strangers (as well as my loving peeps—thanks everyone). This kindness is just what I’ve needed. So I’d like to give a shout out to some of these organizations and movements. You go people! And next time some ten year old flips you the bird, show them kindness in return.
JobAngels, a community of strangers dedicated to helping others find jobs.
Helpothers.org, a portal dedicated to small acts of kindness.
Do you have more examples? Share them!
April 12, 2009
The headline of today’s post came from the brilliant musings of my six, soon to be seven year old nephew. I told him that I wanted him to stay little and not have his next birthday. He didn’t think that was a good idea—I think he’s looking forward to the next Wii game he’ll get from his aunt Dawn. Well unemployed aunt Dawn is going to be wrapping up something that she has laying around her house.
I love kids. They crack me up. They see life in such simple terms. It’s so refreshing to hear kids simplify things that we tend to complicate. It’s also fun to watch them observe and comment. Today is Easter. To those of us who have put our faith in Jesus, the truth and the way is black and white. It’s simple, it’s lovely, it’s a gift beyond anything else we need. It’s everything. I hope all God’s children (you’re included in that group) will come to know Him and love Him.
The Easter egg hunt today was fun. The time spent with my brother and his wife and their kids was wonderful. Like I said, I love kids—other people’s kids. I like them because they don’t live in my house. So Happy Easter and go ahead and sneak a bite of chocolate bunny or some peeps out of your kid’s basket.
From the Observation Deck
From the Observation Deck 