I Failed the Kindness Challenge

It only took five days for me to fail the 30-Day Kindness Challenge.  Five days.  If I was being graded, I’d get a 17%.  That’s worse than an F.  What kind of kind, generous and compassionate person am I? Last week, I heard about the 30-Day Kindness Challenge and immediately decided to do it.  It…

Happier and More Kind in 30 Days?  Sign Me Up!

I’m going to be happier 30 days from now, and all it’s going to take is a little bit of kindness.  I’m sick of feeling sick and sad, and I’m ready to spark some life back into my life again.  Want to join me? I was intrigued by the promise I heard today from Shaunti…

The Carpool Octopus (Wasting Time I Should Be Maximizing)

“I’m not an octopus!”  That was the sweet phrase that left my lips as I happened to catch a glimpse of myself in my rearview mirror.  At that moment, I was simultaneously attempting to fill a bowl with bunny crackers, skip past the previews on the “Sid the Science Kid” movie playing on our portable…

She Might Be a Jerk – But What If She’s Sick?

What would happen if we saw a person’s struggles before we judged their actions? The worst experience I ever had at a Denver Bronco game had nothing to do with the score.  It was a picturesque fall day in 2013 – sunny, bright and festive as we tailgated before a preseason game.  The Broncos had…

Why You Hate Me (and I Hate You)

“Can you believe what Porter tweeted today?”  “I didn’t realize that Alucard was a person-ist.  He’s never talking to my child again!” “I am going to have to unfriend Quartz.”  “Anyone who thinks that kittens aren’t cuddly – I just can’t even deal with them.”  “That’s it – there’s no way I’m volunteering for that…