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This morning Osmara, an employee from another department, stopped by at my desk to invite me to join her after work at the gym for a special workout. Unfortunately I had already another commitment for tonight, but maybe next Tuesday we can exercise together. That would be so much fun!

After work I originally had made arrangements for a handyman to come to the house, but he had finished early and gone somewhere else. That suited me fine, as I still had to purchase a gift for an "Elefant"… Continue

mnjh5At this time of the year kids in the Netherlands celebrate the birthday of Saint Nicolas with lots of gifts for young and old. To keep with the tradition I decided to treat my coworkers on some Dutch spice cookies made with cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg, Everyone who ate one, liked them. Unfortunately, I don't have a recipe to bake them, so when they're gone, they're gone.

That evening at home I finally found the courage to call my bank to discuss several fees for NSF checks the month… Continue

Read in the Sunday paper about this website http://feeditforward.restaurant.com/ that gives free $ 10 certificates for restaurant meals you can give to a different person each day. This action runs till Christmas. I'm not sure if it is open for all states. The certificates are valid for a year, so maybe you know someone who deserves a little extra. Enjoy the giving!

Today was a good day with lots of opportunities to give time, money or energy.

In the spirit of the Holidays I gave small change from my purse to a collecting person for the homeless who was standing on one of the street corners. It is nothing big, but all little bits make a large sum for a meal or something else.

My friend Vita callled to go to the movies that evening, but I had made plans to invite my neighbor for a drink that evening. However, when I called later that evening my… Continue