Ruth hosts our Poetry Friday today HERE at her blog, There is no such thing as a God-Forsaken Town. Thank you, Ruth!
It's Random Act of Kindness week and you can find out more about it HERE. There's a poster you can download and a coloring page along with many ideas. I did this with students in my teaching years, printed out some pages upon which they could thank someone after "catching" them doing a "RAK".
There is much need in our world now. I'm sure you all know this. It's almost the one-year anniversary since our pandemic lockdown. Things are a little better in the cases, but still not much better for those who are unemployed, needing money for rent, food, broadband access. Now, this week, the extreme weather in the south has added to the burden for millions. I do donate to as many organizations as I can but try also to do the little things that I hope at least give some smiles. This week, with our own below zero temps, I remembered something I did years ago, to create an ice lantern. All you need is a bucket, a slim cup and something to hold it in the water until freezing. Set outside and let the temperature do the rest! “ Be the light that helps others see.” Anonymous
A favorite poet wrote this a few years ago. I've shared it personally more than once, hope it speaks to you all during this special week.
When Giving is All We Have
Alberto Rios
One river gives
Its journey to the next.
We give because someone gave to us.
We give because nobody gave to us.
We give because giving has changed us.
We give because giving could have changed us.
We have been better for it,
We have been wounded by it –
Giving has many faces: It is loud and quiet,
Big, though small, diamond in wood-nails.
Its story is old, the plot worn and the pages too,
But we read this book, anyway, over and again:
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