Recently, I found myself in a heated discussion with someone else about the role "random" plays in the phrase "random acts of kindness" (also known as a RAK or RAOK.) "You can't call it a RAK if it's not random. The fact that you are pre-planning the event takes away from the novelty of it… Continue reading #ISTE2015 Truly Random Acts of Kindness
Well, once again I found myself at Starbucks performing another RAK. (I'm sure you are convinced I have a coffee addiction by how many of my posts reference Starbucks, lol.) I met up with a friend during our once-every-four-years coffee break (I am not kidding. It really has been four years since we've seen each… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness – Sharing is Fun!
Last Friday was the official "last day of school" for teachers. WOW! Another school year done, time for summer break. As I was packing up my belongings for the two month hiatus, I thought again of the students and teachers at Sandy Hook Elementary School. I recently read that their district has plans to demolish… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #16 of #26acts – Discounts for Diners
Where do I even begin? I have tried to write this post several times over the past 72 hours to no avail. It seems with each RAK I complete, more madness, more sadness enters this world. I find it very difficult to share the simplest of blessings, overwhelmed by the grief of tragedy and loss.… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #12 of #26acts
Ever had a day where the weather was so beautiful, so perfect, you wanted to just freeze time forever? We’ve had several days like that around here recently. This past weekend I couldn’t wait to visit one of my favorite places, Maymont Park. Nothing relaxes me more than taking a stroll through that park. Hundreds… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #7 of #26acts
Have you ever found yourself in a bit of a rut? A tad bit unmotivated to do the very same things that ordinarily bring you such peace and joy? Yes, I believe we can all relate to that feeling of just being stuck, unable to move (some more than others!) Being a self-proclaimed Pollyanna, I… Continue reading Random Acts of Kindness – Getting out of a Rut
This week I received a random act of kindness from someone at my school: a note in my mailbox stating, "You are worth a million! Good Luck", attached to a lottery ticket. What a delightful surprise! It's kind of funny to be on the receiving end of a RAK - I was humbled that someone… Continue reading Blessings Received – Lottery Ticket
Now that my 40th Birthday Project is complete, I find myself in "Random Act of Kindness Withdrawal" (if there even is such a thing!) I have read many articles and blogs about people doing kind things for others in rememberance of the 26 students and teachers who lost their lives in the Sandy Hook Elementary… Continue reading Renewed Purpose – #26 Acts
Today's random act of kindness is inspired by my husband's grandma's 89th birthday! Because she lives out-of-state (and unable to travel), we decided to celebrate her milestone by blessing a complete stranger with birthday surprises! The kids spent the morning making handmade cards to let our special someone know that we were thinking of them.… Continue reading Random Act of Kindness #4
