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Lessons from a (Mostly) Good Dog: #3, Be Kind
“Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.” —Anonymous My wife, Lizzy, has this bright yellow sweatshirt that reads, “Bee
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What kindness does to your brain
We’ve all probably observed how acts of kindness can spread and multiply. During the pandemic, people were using the phrase ‘the kindness
Common Courtesy Not So Common
It seems that common courtesy is just not very common. I am not yearning for some romanticized, yesteryear version of politeness that only exists in
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Friday Flashback: God, Drugs, and Depression
I strongly encourage you to read At Depression’s End, a great post on depression from a husband walking with a wife who has struggled with it.
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To the middle-of-the-night parent
There is one detail about our family life that tells you pretty much everything you need to know about John as a father and, really, as a person, and
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“Does the stadium smell?” – Some M’sians Mock Bangladeshis Who Showed Up in Bukit Jalil Stadium
If you have followed the news, you would know that Malaysia qualified for the 2023 Asian Cup on Tuesday after beating Bangladesh 4-1 at
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Be Overflowing With Generosity
This blog is called The Generous Husband because I think being generous makes any marriage better. Centuries ago generosity was seen as something
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Five Impressions on Niebuhr and Co., 1945–47
While walking back to my flat after the St. Andrews library closed one evening, I reflected on the readings my professors assigned. They were much
Three Life-giving Ways to Encourage Those We Love Most
The sign for an all-women’s gym near my home always snatches my attention when I drive by: Strong Girls Lift Each Other. The words of that bright
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A Better Use of Time (Minimalist Challenges Part 5)
Thank you for all of your emails – I really enjoy reading your comments about these minimalist challenges. I'm available at
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Stamptacular with Artistic Flair #2
Today, I want to share another favorite that was introduced in May - the Palm Fronds. This stamp is quite versatile and I just can't stop creating
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Teaching Kindness in the Classroom
One of my favorite ways to build classroom community is by intentionally teaching character traits. So if you're trying to establish a culture of
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A Fishing Party – Chapter 21
Belted Kingfisher (Megaceryle alcyon) by Lee Circle B A Fishing Party The Great Blue Heron and the Kingfisher. The Burgess Bird Book For
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How to Reclaim Your Joy After the Pandemic: 3 Things That Helped Me
DISCLAIMER: Though vaccines have allowed many of us to return to more normal activities, the pandemic isn’t over, and it’s still crucial that we
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15 important things I learned in the last 2 years!
There are some days we have to just love a little louder, a little harder and a little bit more. Some days we just need to be kinder. Kinder to