random act of kindness

A Little Fairy Showed Up in the Night.

Posted by Barbara Techel

IMG_1986 1200It seems 304 Kettleview Court was a random act of kindness hit over night.

John opened the front door this morning to let Kylie out and between the doors was this sweet, pink dog bed. No card. Just the bed.

Well, of course, a fairy must have left it. They don’t write cards. They just sprinkle their magic fairy dust to leave their gift into whatever it is they wish for it to be.

Wherever you are little fairy of sweetness, we say a gracious thank you. I do hope you read blogs so you see our thank you… from me and Gidget.

As you can see, Lil G is quite happy with her new cozy spot to nap her days away as her mama works. We hope you are enjoying a well deserved little nap too. Sweet dreams little ones…. sweet dreams.

NOTE:  I wrote two blog posts today, so just wanted to let you know as I’m not sure how and if it shows up in your reader if you subscribe that way. It was a goosebump morning that I had to share what transpired and didn’t want you to to miss it.

It’s a Random Act of Kindness Kind of Day

Posted by Barbara Techel

2014-02-24 11.37.05As I mentioned in my last two previous posts, I cleaned out my writing cottage big time this weekend. Two garbage bags full that went into the trash, and two and a half garbage bags going to my local St. Vincent de paul tomorrow.  I also cleaned out many, many books.  I think close to 100!

I was on a roll and took my purging into the house and have another large bag full that I’ll be donating. I feel so light and free!  A whole new energy emerges when you can let go.  I do have to admit though that when I was done, sitting at the end of the day exhausted, but a good exhausted, I became a bit melancholy.

Frankie popped into my mind. I realized much of what I had let go of was attached in some shape or form to her. Writing my first children’s book to all the work we did together. At first I felt myself begin to tear up, but then I smiled. Frankie presented herself in spirit congratulating me on this step and also reminding me she will live on always in the one place that matters—my heart.

This morning I was excited to do my yoga practice in my cottage, and wow, that was amazing.  I can’t really describe the new energy I feel in my space, but it feels good and right.

So today I am doing two random acts of kindness.  A set of all my books is being sent to LoveyLoaves Special Needs Dog Sanctuary in Florida. I love what they do to help disabled animals and know they can always use raffle items for all the events they do. I’ll also be working with them next fall in presenting at their Arts for Carts event via Skype.

Two of the books by Jenna Wongrich I will be sending to a friend that I think will enjoy them as much as I did (I can’t say who though as she reads my blog now and then…. so shhhhh, it’s a secret!). I’m going to think about my other books too that I’m no longer keeping and giving thought to who may like some of the titles. Then I’ll send a special care package to those people as well. Tammy Stroebel from RowdyKittens does this and I think it is such a cool idea.

The other book, my book, Through Frankie’s Eyes is going to Lisa Smith Putnam.  Not a random act of kindness, but she will be interviewing me for her radio show Your Pets, My Dogs, next month. I’m looking forward to that!

Time to bundle up and head to the post office and spread some joy.