One morning last week, I dropped my kids off at school, not realizing a glass jar had rolled into the floorboard beneath a seat. Needless to say, I was mortified when my son accidentally kicked it out in the rush to get to school. It shattered in the car line, blocked traffic, and resulted in … Continue reading You need to smile more.
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Hospitality to Strangers
The porch kitty who has chosen to guard us is teaching me a great deal about what service can and arguably should look like. Whether she is doing it or another stray critter, our garbage cans are often tipped over and the bags ripped open. This weekend was particularly egregious. A heavy rain came before … Continue reading Hospitality to Strangers