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Huell Howser Impersonator
Comedian James Adomian parodies Huell Howser perfectly here (but you’ll have to click over to YouTube to watch it): __________ Howser was an institution on public television in California, going around the state interviewing people. Homosexual and originally from Tennessee, … Continue reading
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Tagged California, curiosity, death, friendship, happiness, Huell Howser, life, love, poetry
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Why Sherry Marquez, as a Christian, should treat Muslims in Lancaster, Ca. as her friends
Below is an excerpt from an 1842 speech made by Abraham Lincoln to the Washington Temperance Society. It’s why I think that Lancaster city councilwoman, Sherry Marquez, should make a real effort to befriend the Muslim members of her community, and … Continue reading
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Tagged Abraham Lincoln, Antelope Valley Press, Christians, friendship, God, Islam, Jesus, life, muhammad, Muslims, Politics, sherry marquez
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Reach out and touch someone
Literally. This recently in the New York Times: Students who received a supportive touch on the back or arm from a teacher were nearly twice as likely to volunteer in class as those who did not, studies have found. A sympathetic … Continue reading
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Tagged doctors, friendship, humanity, kindness, life, love, nursing, psychology, teachers, touch
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My Daughter Won a Certificate of Merit from Her School for—Generosity!
My oldest daughter is six years old, and from her school today she received a certificate of merit, not for attendance or academic achievement, but just for being a generous person! Her teacher praised her for being a good friend to her … Continue reading
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Tagged Allen Ginsberg, Buddha, character, family, friendship, generosity, kids, kindness, life, love, meditation, yoga
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“I shall look after you, and you will comfort me”: A Beautiful Scene from The Bride of Frankenstein
My all-time favorite scene from any of the Frankenstein movies. It comes from The Bride of Frankenstein. God answers the prayers of a lonely blind hermit, sending him a friend. Prepare to cry:
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Tagged acceptance, bride of frankenstein, charity, frankenstein, friendship, kindness, life, loneliness, love, mental health break, psychology
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Help!
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Tagged beatles, friendship, help, life, love, philosophy, social animals, social psychology, utilitarianism
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