One Mom's Quest for Goodness
It gave me direction, now I can sound semi-intelligent in any conversation! ~Joseph Chou In six short years, this young man has accomplished 141 goals. That equals out to 23.5 goals per year. This year is the first in recent memory that I have actually written out a list of goals that I'd like to achieve. My list ...
This is Leo. Leo is our next door neighbor and one of our favorite people. He's a retired engineer, a recent widow, a guitar and keyboard player, and just so happens to be the sweetest man around. We always keep Leo in mind when it's peach season (his favorite) and we visit the Farmer's Market. Or at ...
Today, I went to Happyland. What is Happyland, you ask? I'd venture to say that it's not too far of a stretch to compare Happyland to The North Pole. At both, you'll instantly be transported to the whimsy of your childhood at Christmastime. At both, you'll be blinded by dazzling lights; so bright that the Russians can no doubt see them ...
It's on days like today, when the world seems to be full of sadness and despair, that I seek solace in positivity and kindness. When you need some advice or you are seeking words to lift your spirits, look no further than Mr. Rogers. He was a kind-hearted yet wise man who knew the value of ...
Today's Do-Gooder story is one that I penciled in my "Be Good Y'all" notebook the day I bought the notebook, also known as the day I started creating this website. I've started writing about his goodness several times only to quit in fear that I'd get it wrong or miss a key point. And I'm sure I will, ...
Reading about stories like this is what my website lives for, y'all. Safe Delivery in the Congo October 19, 2015 • Democratic Republic of the Congo Gabe and Livvy with newborn Gabriella A new maternity ward provides mothers with a safe place to give birth. On October 10, a mother struggled in labor in a remote area of the Democratic ...
Lions, Tigers and Nice Guys? Oh my! Do-Gooders can co-exist amongst wild animals. Case in Point: By Lauren Briggs, OpposingViews.com A parking attendant's good deed has gone viral after he went the extra mile to make sure a customer was safe. Paul Weaver, an employee at Chester Zoo in Chester, England, noticed that a tire on visitor Fiona Gray's car was ...
I've been a member of a Facebook group called Raleigh Moms Group for a couple years now. Think 7,000+ local moms with children of all ages asking for advice about anything from breastfeeding tips to how to deal with a child's teacher, venting about mother-in-law issues and bosses who aren't mom-friendly, searching for the best ...
I'm sure y'all have heard about the heartwarming reunion between the airman and the little girl he rescued during the floods of Hurricane Katrina. The ten year old photo of the hug the girl gave her hero is so touching, however, what really caught my eye was how the hero in this story said that ...
Proof that when you become a mother, your heart beats outside of your body. P.S. I'm forcing myself to refrain from the "this isn't the first time your baby's gonna wake you up" comments. Mom in near-fatal coma saved by one-week old baby girl CHARLOTTE, NC - Mike Hanson, WCNC-TV, Charlotte Every birth has a story. For Shelly Cawley, ...
Hey y'all! My name is Melissa, and I'm tired of hearing about nothing but bad news! Because of that I'm out to search for all things good. Join me on my quest!
The good news is that goodness is plentiful!
It's time to acknowledge that in two weeks, one of these buffoons will be the new leader of the United States. This means that: Approximately ...
"I'm so busy." I'm tired of hearing my own voice say those three words. I started writing this post when the little boy climbed into the gorilla ...
Some days just suck. I've got a great life. I really do. I have three children, who are each the most fun, warm, engaging kids on the ...
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