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Submitted by Annie Bloom
I am assisting a friend with a brain injury, out of his wheel chair and into the ocean.
Submitted by Anthony Moreno
Be kind, help others, always be courteis.
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Courtesy Hero: Melissa
Submitted by My hero is my history teacher. She has been an inspiration to so many people. She lives on a pretty meager teacher's salary yet donates over half of it to charity foundations. She hasn't done anything particularly extraordinary that I know of. But... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Joyce
Submitted by When I was twelve, mom became a single parent and raised my sister and I completely by herself. As the daughter of an Appalachian brick mason (and one of seven children), my mother was no stranger to tough and meager times. How she managed to kee... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Unknown
Submitted by Sadly, I do not remember my hero's name. She went to preschool briefly with me in Calgary, Alberta.Like most children, I did not understand the concept of sharing. If I wanted something, I would kick and scream until I got it. Looking at children ... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Ken
Submitted by Ken has taught me a lot. He has taught me to have a positive attitude, to never give up, and to work for everything. Kevin is the Principle at my middle school. He has encouraged us to Watch the Foundation for a Better Life videos everyday in advi... Read moreCourtesy Hero: Ashley
Submitted by My hero is my sister, Ashley. From the moment I was born she has set a good example for me and has shown me how to do the right thing. She cares about my family and others a lot and is great at showing compassion and reaching out to those in need.... Read more
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Submitted by Annazette Taylor I am an author of several Poetry Books titled "Poetic Journey", "Journey of Thoughts," and "Journey Within". Our poetry is written for all ages, especially our youth. Our poems encourage constructive thinking, t... Read moreCompassion That Leads to Solace
Submitted by Paul Higgins 5 years ago, as my wife lay dying in her bed from cancer, we made the hard choice of allowing hospice to inject her with the final dose of morphine that would leave her unconscious until she passed. Knowing that she h... Read moreWant to go shopping...?
Submitted by Walt Timm I don't mind going shopping; our kids are grown up and away from home, so usually it's just my wife and myself. I'll drop her off close to the door and then find a place to park...usually in a good place, where I can ... Read moreIt's Your Lucky Day!
Submitted by Jordan I was running late for work on Friday trying to get my bags packed for DC. It was a beautiful day and normally I would walk to the subway. Since I was running late the only way to make it to work on time would be to c... Read moreSharing forward
Submitted by Herb Hedeen At the grocery checkout all my items had been registered. This 78 year old absent-minded professor didn't have enough to pay the $60 I had racked up. The man behind me told the store manager to put in on his bill. He ... Read more
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QuotesA little kindness from person to person is better than a vast love for all humankind.
Richard Dehmel Poet, Playwright (1863-1920);
Richard Dehmel Poet, Playwright (1863-1920);
Life be not so short but that there is always time for courtesy.
Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist (1803-1882);
Ralph Waldo Emerson Philosopher, Poet, Author, Essayist (1803-1882);
I appreciate people who are civil, whether they mean it or not. I think: Be civil. Do not cherish your opinion over my feelings. There's a vanity to candor that isn't really worth it. Be kind.
Richard Greenberg Playwright (born 1958);
Richard Greenberg Playwright (born 1958);
There can be no defense like elaborate courtesy.
Edward V. Lucas Author -
Edward V. Lucas Author -
We owe each other truth and courtesy - though truth is sometimes a real constraint and courtesy inconvenient.
Max De Pree Author, Former Ceo Of Herman Miller, Inc. (born 1924);
Max De Pree Author, Former Ceo Of Herman Miller, Inc. (born 1924);
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Often locations need to be adapted for filming. In "Packages," FBL was able to find and use a building that had the desired look. But there was one glitch: the building's front door actually opens ... Read More
Often locations need to be adapted for filming. In "Packages," FBL was able to find and use a building that had the desired look. But there was one glitch: the building's front door actually opens ... Read More
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