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Continuing Acts of Kindess

Back in December, I joined up with others in the country to commit to 26 Random  Acts of Kindness . I've haven't been posting each individual one, mostly because of some of the criticism surrounding the movement. Yes, there are some bah-humbugs out there who think they have the right to tell people if their act is "good" enough. Personally, I think any selfless act, no matter how small, is a contribution to humanity and we need more of it. I'll put my soapbox away now. Like any crocheter, I have a stash of yarn. Please try to contain your shock. I set a goal to reduce that stash significantly and I'm making great progress by teaming up with my Acts of Kindness plans. This is also something the non-crocheter/knitter can do as well. A few years ago, I purchased a small, round loom called the Knifty Knitter made by Provo Craft. You can buy it separately or in a set. I just bought the little blue one. K2 wanted to learn to crochet, but at the time she was lit...

26 Random Acts

I hope I am joining what will become a national phenomenon. From the moment I read about the 26 Random Acts of Kindness here , I was ready to join in. I've always tried to be a good and kind person, but I'm hoping that this challenge will encourage others to participate as well. This isn't the first I've heard of "paying it forward", but with the tragic even at Sandy Hook Elementary, our country needs this more than ever. It wasn't long ago that our country came together after 9/11 and started treating their neighbors with kindness. Sad that it takes a tragic event to stir these acts of benevolence, but it does seem to ease to pain felt by the loss of innocent victims. We wanted to help somehow, but felt that there was nothing we could do. Random Act of Kindness #1  -  in honor of Charlotte Bacon (age 6) 100% tip to our waitress Last night, at our usual YoTaco Wednesday  dinner, we decided as a family to start our 26 Acts of Kindness.  The people...