Repeat with me: "I can handle everything that will happens today." Because you can. #EverydayKindness #prolificauthor #youcandoit Continue reading

Listen, I know that things have been hard. Everywhere I look, people are quitting and giving up on their dreams. Hey -- there are so many people quitting their jobs that there are two names for it -- "The Great Resignment" and "Quiet Quitting." If you need a pause, take... Continue reading

We're here for a very short amount of time. We live. We love. And, then it's over. We need to make sure that we enjoy our life. And, while we're at it, let's be kind. #EverydayKindness #prolificauthor #KindnessMatters #BeKind Continue reading

This has been cracking me up. Since I knew that you were as geeky as I am, I thought that I'd share my amusement with you. Of course, it's a little complicated -- otherwise it wouldn't be so amusing. This is the Great Pyramid of Giza. Using primarily conscripted labor... Continue reading

We started Everyday Kindness in 2017 as a way of shifting the conversation back to something more genuine and real. For the last few years, we've tried to support, inspire, and encourage everyone to be more kind. It's time for us to take a break. We are not sure when... Continue reading

"Most people quit because they look how far they have to go. Not how far they have come." Anonymous #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Continue reading

If you need to hibernate a bit, give yourself over to it for a while. But only for a while. Life is too short to hibernate too long. Otherwise, be kind to you -- move out of the dark; get into the light. #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness... Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX Thursday evening — 7:05 p.m. “If there’s anything you need, son, I’m here,” Pierre said. “Papa,” Nelson said. Nelson and his father hugged. Pierre kissed Nelson on each cheek. “I’m sorry,” Pierre said. “Don’t be,” Nelson said. “Of all the things you could have given... Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX (part six) “Poor babies,” Jill said, nodding. “How do they like their room?” Tanesha nodded. “We’re meeting with a child therapist tomorrow,” Tanesha said. “We signed up for a home service to come in and help. Play therapy that kind of thing.” Tanesha sighed and... Continue reading

Hi people! Thank you for participating in the Everyday Kindness project. I started this project as a way to divert the conversation away from the conflict and toward our innate kindness. Today, I find myself in need of some kindness myself. I'm closing the Everyday Kindness project for the next... Continue reading

Dear Denver Cereal reader, I'm writing to let you know that Saturday will be the last post of Denver Cereal for a while, at least. There are so many moving parts to my life right now. They all came crashing down last night in enormous overwhelm. I need to take... Continue reading

Did you know that many movie directors choose this time of year to film because the light is so beautiful? The days are getting darker and colder. It's also a season of beautiful light. Focus on the light. #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness... Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX (part five) “Okay,” Jabari said. “This is Trey. He’s called that because he’s the third person to have his name. He doesn’t like being called ‘Trey’ so Mama said we could change it to his real name.” “Which is?” Jill asked. “I’m William Edward Burghardt... Continue reading

It's a cold season. Kindness will warm your heart. Try it. Be kind. #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX (part four) Thursday evening — 7:45 p.m. “Sorry I’m late,” Jill said after entering the main area of Tanesha and Heather’s house. “I had to get Katy and Paddie off and then the twins had a melt down.” Tanesha hugged Jill. “What’s up with the... Continue reading

You are not underwater, it just feels that way. Like all feelings, this feeling will pass. Reach out. Ask for help. Hang on! #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX (part three) They went upstairs. Wyn had moved in with Mack in his room, leaving three free rooms. Jacob had taken a wall out so that Jabari and his brothers could be in the same room. There were new bunk beds for the new kids.... Continue reading

"Without forgiveness life is governed by an endless cycle of resentment and retaliation." Roberto Assagioti Forgiveness is an inside job, starting with yourself. We don't know everything all the time. We're all learning. You can forgive yourself. Do it today. #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic... Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX (part two) “You know all of this,” Blane said. “What’s going on?” “I don’t know,” Nelson said. “The last time was bad. Horrible. I don’t want to go back there.” “Neither do the folks from French antiquities,” Blane said. “This time is not the last... Continue reading

It's a big world with a lot of moving parts. Breathe. Don't take it on all at once. Take up one thing. Finish it. Breathe. Take on another. You've got this. #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-SIX (part one) Thursday evening — 7:05 p.m. “If there’s anything you need, son, I’m here,” Pierre said. “Papa,” Nelson said. Nelson and his father hugged. Pierre kissed Nelson on each cheek. “I’m sorry,” Pierre said. “Don’t be,” Nelson said. “Of all the things you could... Continue reading

I don't care what's happened to you or what someone has told you about you or even what you believe. The truth is -- You are so loved. #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Continue reading

Wherever you're heading, being kind will make everything easier. So be kind -- to yourself and in every interaction #EverydayKindness #KindnessMatters #treatpeoplewithkindness #spreadkindness #kindnessrocks #kindnessiscontagious #choosekindness #kindnessquotes #kindnessisfree #kindnessismagic #actsofkindness #actsofkindness #covidkindness #kindnesscounts #selfkindness #actofkindness #bodykindness #killthemwithkindness Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-FIVE (part six) “Oh that’s much better, thank you Marigold,” Callisto said. “You have a tiny butt, Jill,” Mari said. “She just needed a little more room.” Callisto laughed. Mari grinned. “Now, Mari,” Callisto said. “Do you still have that gem that falls off the Princess... Continue reading

CHAPTER SIX HUNDRED and SEVENTY-FIVE Thursday morning — 10:17 a.m. Denver Crime Labs Denver, Colorado “To what do I owe this pleasure?” Nelson asked. Nelson was sitting at his desk outside Ava O’Malley’s office and next to the lab. He didn’t turn around or look up. He knew that someone... Continue reading