My Place to Yours

Sometimes it's a nice idea to do things for people without them knowing who did it. To "keep 'em guessing" ... and to remove any potential for them to feel uncomfortable about their circumstances. I'm talking about caring for people anonymously.     Job loss? Medical bills? Gas-guzzling car? Why not send a gift card (VISA, AmEx, etc.) or money order? I prefer the "all purpose" gift cards, rather than ones linked to a specific store, because it allows people to have choice. Just send it without a note enclosed or a return address on the envelope. All they need to know is that someone thought of them ... and cared enough to act.       You can also try a slightly different version of gifting ... Keep Reading...

A couple of weeks ago, on a visit to the blog Behind the Gate, I read my friend Gayle's words: "Some years the tree produces more than even our family can eat and put up. This is one of those years. I gathered a huge basket, and there is still more left on the tree. A friend whose husband is unemployed is coming by soon to get a large bag for her family." Gayle was referring to an old pear tree that has produced fruit and provided nurture for families for over a century. As I read her words, I thought of this upcoming Creative Caring series ... and made a mental note to include her story. Sometimes we are blessed beyond anything our own family can enjoy ... and then we are blessed to be able to share with others. Sometimes, as in ... Keep Reading...