I went to high school with one of those amazingly charismatic people, you know those unicorn people who just seem to effortlessly, almost accidentally, attract people to them through their vulnerability, humour, and intelligence? We would sit together in French class throughout Grade 12, chatting and laughing, then tear out of school as soon at … Continue reading Worthiness, Tofu, and a Random Friday Night
The Surprising Small Act that Summoned a Smile
My three year old taught me that you can never be too young or too little to make a difference. We were at a nearby park, when it happened. M had joined a group of daycare kids playing hide and seek. The woman “watching them,” gazing absentmindedly on her phone, would pause every so often … Continue reading The Surprising Small Act that Summoned a Smile
A City Bus makes A Big Difference
The Kind Gesture that Helps Elizabeth Gilbert Find the Light On Her Worst Days While stuck on a bus in New York, one of my favourite authors, Elizabeth Gilbert experienced a “kind gesture” that helps her “find light on her worst days.” It was a terrible day; “rage was in the air” and not even … Continue reading A City Bus makes A Big Difference
A Small Act, a Big Cat, and a Tale of Kindness
My sister, Kelly, made a decision a few months ago that profoundly impacted the life of someone battling terminal cancer. Kelly called me up one afternoon, and announced that she was headed to local SPCA to “take a look at the cats.” I’m not sure exactly what compelled her to go that day, maybe her … Continue reading A Small Act, a Big Cat, and a Tale of Kindness
Gardening, Generosity, and Changing the Game, One Veggie at a Time
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Morgane Michael 