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Share what grows in your garden
Every year at the beginning of May, My neighbor brings me a huge bouquet of Lilly of the Valley, that grow in her magnificent garden. This year, our cherry trees have done a fantastic job. …
Acts of Kindness – small
Infect someone with your smile
June 15 is SMILE POWER DAY Your smile is contagious. When you smile to someone, this person will probably return that smile. Your smile is powerful. When we smile we trigger our own autonomic nervous …
Wish a student good luck with the exams
Exam periods are notorious for their ability to transform even the coolest of cucumbers into stress-heads. If you have students at home, you will certainly be aware that this period can be called at least …
Remember the birthdays of your friends
A friend, whom I haven’t seen in years, still sends me a personal birthday message every year. Even though I realize he gets automatic notifications, it still makes me smile every time. I miss the classic …
Hold the door for someone
There’s just something nice about someone holding a door open for you. But apparently some may see this as very condescending. But hey, the person opening the door doesn’t think you’re too dumb to figure …