Tag Archives: support

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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What I like about me

Posted on February 21, 2014 by Stef

One of my writing friends achieved a milestone with her blog today – she published her 100th post.  (Woot!)  To celebrate her accomplishment, she decided to celebrate herself – and she loudly and proudly wrote 10 things she likes about … Continue reading →

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#19: Buy Cookie Cart cookies

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Stef

As a young girl I spent several years in Girl Scout Troop #247.  (Don’t ask me how I can remember that number when I forget so many other details of my life; it’s funny what items stick in a person’s … Continue reading →

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#17: Let high school kids bag my groceries

Posted on October 6, 2013 by Stef

A semi-popular fundraiser for local school groups involves assembling a small group of kids (usually 9th-12th graders, though sometimes 6th-8th grade students do it as well) and taking them to a local grocery store.  The students then post a sign … Continue reading →

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Keep information free

Posted on September 7, 2013 by Stef

I don’t often use this blog as a platform to push “agendas” (in fact, I don’t think I’ve ever used this blog for that purpose [not bad for being around for three years!]), but today, I’m breaking my self-imposed rule. … 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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Do you want to be a model?

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Stef

Yesterday I read a post from a new-to-me blogger that discussed the ways in which some women lash out against other women – particularly around body size/ shape/ aesthetic/ “beauty”.  The author called for a cease-fire, but then took the … Continue reading →

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Sweet sharing, complaisant counsel

Posted on February 16, 2013 by Stef

Early this morning I logged on to my computer and began the routine task of sifting through my emails.  As I flipped past a few “deals” and deleted a few FYI-only notes, I saw a message from one of my … Continue reading →

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Yoga wisdom, yoga love

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Stef

In yoga class today, the teacher explained, “You don’t need to chase all over the place looking for love – all you need to do is increase the love that is already inside of you.  It’s been there all along … Continue reading →

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#3: Volunteer with Project Homeless Connect

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Stef

I have written before about how my mom had my sister and I volunteering at very young ages.  At 3 and 5 years old, my sister and I were riding along with my mom as she delivered meals to shut-ins.  (I … Continue reading →

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