Tag Archives: compassion

Oh puppy….I love you.

Posted on December 9, 2014 by Stef

Nearly a month ago, one of our dogs woke up with blood in his eye. My sweetie and I promptly took our pup to the vet – who was rather nervous about this unexpected development. (It’s never a good feeling when … Continue reading →

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A passing suggestion, long remembered

Posted on September 3, 2014 by Stef

Eight years ago I traveled to India. As part of the trip preparations, I was required to get a series of vaccinations – which ultimately involved me receiving five different injections at one office visit. Let me say that again: … Continue reading →

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Never doubt the compassion of strangers

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Stef

I adore walking outside in the gorgeous summer months. During my daily outdoor endeavors I often pass runners and cyclists, parents with children, humans with pups. I smile at each of these beings, and continue on my merry way. Occasionally, … Continue reading →

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#59: Check out the observation deck at the Foshay Tower

Posted on October 27, 2013 by Stef

Every culture has characteristics that make it unique from others. Germans are notorious for being so direct and honest that often times they border on harsh, whereas Indians are raised to be so collaborative and accommodating that at times their … Continue reading →

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Who said what?

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Stef

Every Sunday morning my sweetie and I receive the newspaper at our home. The bundle of information is nearly always full of national and local news – but it also contains “extra” goodies like comics, circulars, and mini-magazines. One of … Continue reading →

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Life

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Stef

Today I had to make a difficult decision: was I going to honor the life of a former colleague at a memorial service, or celebrate the life of my husband by participating in his birthday plans? Missing either event did … Continue reading →

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For the lovers

Posted on September 2, 2012 by Stef

A church near our house has a changeable message board on their front lawn, and every few days a new comment appears. The statements offered are nearly always timely and clever, and I have laughed out loud at them more … Continue reading →

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#18: Buy a glass of lemonade from a kid’s stand

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Stef

Driving home from yoga class, I saw four children between the ages of 5 and 10 near the side of the road, holding signs and jumping around like lunatics. As soon as they saw a car approach, their energy intensified … Continue reading →

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#24: Go to a Caritas Vocal Ensemble performance

Posted on March 25, 2012 by Stef

I am fortunate to work with outstanding people. My colleagues are wickedly smart and incredibly conscientious, and their intelligence and drive help me sharpen my own professional skills. But my peers are hardly all work and no play; these folks … Continue reading →

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What a Monday!

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Stef

Tomorrow my company is having the twice-a-year big-deal national meeting. As a result, this entire week all employees get to wear casual attire (versus the business attire that is usually required Mondays-Thursdays). So today, instead of having to don a … Continue reading →

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