February 21, 2008
Share Some Good Stuff
Sometimes we get so overwhelmed with the bad news that we forget that there are good things going on around us all the time. We can’t change the headlines, but we can seek out that which is good, that which is uplifting, that which shines with a positive radiance - the good stuff. Here are some recent feel-great stories:
Loretta over at Not Just Martha is awfully proud of her son Lucas, who made the honor roll. Lucas has had some struggles, but worked hard to achieve success. Way to go,Lucas!
Go watch the short video Val at I know EVERYTHING - just ask my hubby found for us. I had seen the video before, but I got teary-eyed all over again as I watched the story of a a special boy, a special game and a very smart coach.
I’ve become addicted to Houndsgood’s blog, with its mission of supporting abused and neglected animals. The story is sad, but Tammy Grimes did the right thing when no one else would. Yeah, Houndsgood - that’s Good Stuff!
Rather than creating a separate post for my own Good Stuff this week, I’m sending you over to Daily Mitzvah to see what Jen X is doing. She’s been posting daily about her Carbon Fast for Lent. What? Giving up carbon for lent? Yes, and Jen has made remarkable progress by cutting down her carbon footprint each day during lent. It’s a novel idea that I hope catches on. Read a few of her recent posts to see how she’s helping heal the planet. If you’re like me, you won’t stop until you’ve read the whole series. Congratulattions Jen X, and mahalo challenging us all to do better!
Have you checked the back pages of your local paper lately? Do yourself a favor and make it a point to find the good news that never gets the bold headlines. Pick a news source anywhere in the world or something great you’ve found on the web. Better yet, share a heart-warming first-person moment that made you smile. Did your youngest just bake a cake without parental interference? Did the smelly guy on the bus finally get a clue and clean up his act? Maybe your neighbor’s nut tree is hanging over your back fence and giving you all the free pecans you could ever want. Those little day-to-day moments that make us smile are the stuff of a happy life and worthy of sharing. Here’s your chance to recognize them for what they are and spread a little sunshine in the process. Make sure you send me a link when you’re moved to blog about something good going on. I’ll hook you up the next time we Share Some Good Stuff and then we can all feel a little better about what this world is coming to!
[tags]good news, current events, local stories, meme[/tags]
Posted by skeet @ 11:59 pm • current events, Meme
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February 22nd, 2008 at 12:06 am, Loretta Says:
I’m loving the good stuff!! I’m off to read about this carbon fast now…
February 22nd, 2008 at 12:11 am, The Good Stuff Says:
[…] hearing all this can put a damper on your day! Skeet is out to perk things up with her feature The Good Stuff where she posts about good things that are happening in her life, and other bloggers too. If you […]
February 22nd, 2008 at 11:18 am, Lisa Marie Mary Says:
Happiness and good stuff - you gotta love it! This is a great idea, Skeet! I’ll try to make sure I get mine in next time!
(Loretta’s link isn’t working, I think…)
February 22nd, 2008 at 10:12 pm, Jen X Says:
Skeet, I could not be more flattered! Mahalo to you, too
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:00 am, skeet Says:
Loretta, I gave you a busted link in Good Stuff. Sorry! It’s fixed now. Mahalo for stopping by!
February 23rd, 2008 at 12:01 am, skeet Says:
Lisa MM - you can send a link to a good stuff post any day of the week & I’ll add it to my post the next Thursday. Hope you’ll join us!
February 23rd, 2008 at 10:54 am, skeet Says:
Your blog has such an interesting premise, Jen X, and is always full of Good Stuff. I couldn’t resist sharing your unusual lenten fast, lol!