Something to Think About....

Maybe in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting, there is some truth to this.

What's the old TS Eliot quote?

This is the way the world ends, not with a bang but a whimper.

Scary, isn't it?

Well.  Sometimes, all you need to do is spread love.  Because that's all we can do to counter the senseless hate and violence all over the world.  Why?

I believe this.  With all my heart, I believe that love will always shine through in the darkest of hours.  And believe me, our hour as mankind is pitch black right now.

With that, I offer you..26 Random Acts of Kindness - not just to honor the Sandy Hook victims, but to remind us all that only we can spread the love and make this world a better place for the generations to come. 

This one is small, but it's my personal favorite.  A simple act, yet it can mean so much.

You try it now.  Tell me how you feel afterwards.....

:)  Happy almost Friday.



XOXO,
B

An Open Letter to Ms. Marlene Vaughan

Dear Marlene,

I hope all is well.  I wanted to put this in a note card, but I think this is something I want everyone to know.

You.  Are.  Amazing.

As a designer, as a photographer, as a blogger, and as a friend - you are above and beyond amazing.

A little known fact is, many, many many, many years ago I ran a fashion showcase.  And you were a participant.  You set up a whole shop for me - while some vendors only threw up a few vendor boards.  Click the link to see this 2008 blog entitled Marly's! showcase blog. 

In any event.  You was super amazing then, and because of that, I've stayed a fan of you and your blog CoffeeSmoke (side note:  AMAZING).  The power of genuine kindness is truly phenomenal.   

When I came across the Concerned Bloggers Association, I knew I wanted to be a part of this venture that would address a different topic each month from the point of view of several bloggers.  It was a brilliant concept - and the goal was touching and so reflective of the kind of people I think the CBA is made up of.   

And then my dad and his sickness consumed my life.

And I fell behind on blogging and on logging in in general.  I was honestly a ghost.

And you?  Well.  You were never upset that I wasn't pulling my weight.  In fact, you offered support and kindness and told me not to worry about it.  You made it a point to inquire about my dad and about MY well being.

You leave positive feedback on every blog post I make - and you're so supportive.

So, I wanted to say THANK YOU.  For the awesomeness that is you, for the opportunities you have offered me, and for the kindness you have extended.  You.  Are.  AMAZING.  


 

XOXO,
B