Act of Kindness in Memory of Dan

A life well lived

The act of kindness described here was inspired by the deep love my family has for each other. As my mother says, kindness begets kindness. In the days after my dad passed, many family members reached out to their support communities to share the...

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If not me, then who?

Barton Flats is the home of a beautiful creek that runs down from the San Bernardino Mountains. It is a not-so-hidden gem beloved by many. Lately, with less staff and more visitors nature has taken a beating. On one recent visit I saw so...

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Acknowledging Effort is Kindness

In the 2020/2021 school year I was fortunate enough to have my children on campus for learning. Every day I saw the teachers, staff, facilities and nurse working so hard to keep my kids safe while learning. The communication surrounding COVID safety was excellent...

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Recycled Glass Heart

On the day my dad was cremated, our family gathered for the final send-off of his physical body. We stood side-by-side as we sang, cried, hugged, laughed and remembered. We left our private space at the funeral home to await next steps, and walked...

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