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In memory of Emmitt Till, Ahmaud Arbery, George Floyd, and too many others.
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When flying, they always say “place the oxygen mask over your own mouth and nose before assisting others”.
This is a reminder to always take care of yourself first and, if lost, reclaim your position in life.
Sometimes,
between the wall that divides us,
grows a single rose.
Over 25 years ago, I had the great pleasure of meeting this true celebrity. He was the real deal – the same person I saw on PBS stood before me, thanked me for my service to young children, had his assistant take our picture (when he noticed my disappointment that I hadn’t brought my camera), and reminded my mother of the importance of being a grandmother.
A few weeks later, as promised, I received the photos in the mail.
Me, Mr. Rogers and my mom at an early childhood conference in Anaheim, CA
To this man, no person was “foreign.” They were someone that he had not yet had the pleasure to meet.
I just bought the new “forever” postage stamp.
Also watch for upcoming films about him and his limitless love for humanity.
Thank you, Mr. Rogers. You are still an inspiration.
via Foreign
She believed there were only pros to fusing things together
the bricks to build her house
the quilts to keep her grandchildren warm
the neighbors at the parties she threw
She was a pro at fusing things.
Nothing came apart.
Nothing tore.
Nothing fell.
No one was left out.
And all because she was generous with her love,
plentiful in her resources,
abounding with energy.
In all these things, she was profuse
never lacking
seldom flawed
and never felt defective.
In her wrinkled, aging hands
she held the world together.
I want to be like her when I grow up.
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via Profuse
Entertain me with your laughter
not your bravado
dance for me a jig
and smile when I join you
Extend your hand
and walk me across the water
into a field of wild flowers
Run without thought
to catch my hat from the breeze
Talk to me of topics peaceful
and fill me with stories of compassion
Take me to your favorite place
and share with me the secrets inside
Remove the metal around your chest
to show me the softness within.
And I will shelter you from the storm.
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via Entertain
You win some and you lose some
but in his case,
his winsome personality
made him win more
than he lost.
via Winsome
Look left, and maybe you’ll find …
… the best kind of pedestrian – protective and kind
Carolyn Dennis-Willingham 