Is There Room at My Table?

A family on the dining table having meal together

Thanksgiving at the Jacksons’ 2009 eden pictures https://www.flickr.com/photos/edenpictures/4139988152/ The leaves turn beautiful shades of orange, red and yellow in the northeast of the United States. The weather, now colder, allows us to feel cozy at home. This is traditionally the time of year to give thanks for our abundance. We create a meal on that…

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Rocky

A black cat lying down sideways on a bed

Photo taken by Linda Marsanico He is dark and handsome with beautiful green eyes. The first time I met Rocky, a dark charcoal, adorable kitten, he scurried away from me. Since then he’s seen me on every visit with his guardian, my friend Jill. He’d take notice of me but allow no contact or proximity.…

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Two Faces of Homelessness

Black and white photo of a man covering his head with a box

THE BED D7K3024epgfs 12X9 Eric Parker . https://flickr.com/photos/ericparker/13602609864 There are almost 79,000 homeless people in New York City. They are visible everywhere. Have you experienced caring for someone you don’t know? Well, in the past three years, two homeless men have touched my heart. John (not his real name) sat on two, stacked US Mail…

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The Power of A Smile

A little girl with blond hair smiling at the camera

Jaelyn in the Park https://foter.com I’ve often written about the importance of a smile. A smile is a burst of sunshine. A smile is a burst of love, which can have an impact on someone. It certainly has had an impact on me. Especially if I happen to be in a low mood. A smile…

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