create a secret society of optimists and do-gooders

spent an hour picking up litter around our neighborhood today. We also discovered an area near the train tracks that looks perfect for a patch of wildflowers but instead is a little mini-dumping ground for bottles and such. We started cleaning it up today, hope to weed soon, and then we’ll sow some wildflower seeds. :o) That should be easier on the eyes.

a little lost dog to her owner. :o) She was so tiny and running alongside a very busy road near our house. I was lucky to bump into her.

We’re making blankets for Project Linus.

My daughter’s art teacher loved my perfume, so I gave it to her. Many people comment on it (it’s Nag Champa), so I think I’m going to buy several vials and carry a few extra with me wherever I go, ready to hand out at a moment’s notice. A little store in Wisconsin sells it, and the people there are very sweet. I’d be thrilled to give them more business.

Probably like most of us, I’ve been doing little stuff here and there but forgetting to mention it on 43 things. What I’ve noticed is that once you make a conscious decision to do this, it starts to come very naturally. I also become more aware of when other people do the same. Last night at a concert, a man offered to let me stand in front of him so that I could enjoy a better view. I thought that was really sweet and told him so.

And as Jean once mentioned, we can’t forget our loved ones. :oD I’ve started turning down the bed for my husband at night. It’s a small gesture, but I know I enjoy coming to a clean bedroom and a neat bed at the end of the day. And he definitely deserves it.

The kids and I are going to bring some food and clothes to our local self help pantry this weekend.

I was thinking some kind thoughts about a person I knew online many years ago. I decided to email him and let him know. :o) I figured that would be a nice message to see in one’s email box.

finding something random to do. But the week isn’t over yet. I have tons of wildflower seeds left over from my little gardening project this year. Maybe I’ll plant these at our local park. These are hardy little buggers, so there’s an excellent chance they’ll grow nicely.

I’m in! :oD