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If You Thought This World Was Small

[A while back, I wrote a story about my 9/11 experience -- One of a Thousand Stories to Tell.  The story took me two years to write, but I never ... read full story

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Aftermath of September 11, 2001

In the aftermath of September 11, 2001, my friend Pamela and I founded United We Quilt to recruit volunteer quilters to make memory quilts for families who lost loved ones in ... read full story

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Making A Teacher Smile

I downloaded your Smile cards. I then wrote small welcome back to school notes to my friends/colleagues at the school I work at. I included a smile card in the ... read full story

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  • Sep 7, 2019
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Pay It Forward Line

Hot day! Went to the local quick-e-mart for ice cream and got into a genial, “no you go first” debate with another customer. While waiting, a local told me her ... read full story

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  • Shared by Marleen on Sep 20, 2019

    Conquer your moods & habits, when they keep you away from living your purpose, now..

  • Shared by Marleen on Sep 20, 2019

    Check in with yourself regularly..

  • Shared by Jyo on Sep 19, 2019

    All you have shall some day be given; Therefore give now, that the season of giving may be yours and not your inheritors - Kahlil Gibran

  • Shared by Jyo on Sep 20, 2019

    Happy morning

  • Shared by drjoybug on Sep 19, 2019

    Encourage mint!!

  • Shared by akatuocheche on Sep 19, 2019

    A SINGLE ACT OF KINDNESS THROWS OUT ROOTS IN ALL DIRECTIONS AND THE ROOTS SPRING UP AND MAKE A NEW TREES.....

  • Shared by drjoybug on Sep 19, 2019

    I really need some patience. NOW...

  • Shared by TheHuman on Sep 19, 2019

    Listened to 22nd lecture of "Srimad Bhagavatham" and sent points to friend. He appreciated my effort very much. Felt nice!

  • Shared by BlissForgive on Sep 19, 2019

    Your daily living is determined not so much by what life brings to you but as by the attitude you bring to life.
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