Family & Consumer Science Teacher Of The Year For Michigan

Teachers hold a special place in our hearts. We can remember certain teachers who stand out from the others and they were the teachers who gave us encouragement, kindness, and took a true interest in our future. Dawn Farrell of Michigan is one of those teachers, and she has recently become the recipient of the Family & Consumer Science Teacher of the Year Award for Michigan! Being the kind of person Dawn is, she is extremely honored to have received this prestigious award. In her own words, “It was very exciting and humbling all at the same time.” Congratulations Dawn, you are truly an inspiration to many! Teaching is the profession that creates all others. Dawn often quotes Ghandi’s famous statement to her students which is “You be the change which you wish to see in the World.”

Please contact Dawn at deltadawn109@hotmail.com

Photos from the event: Photo 1, Photo 2

Reaching Out

Below is a wonderful book which I received in the mail from a man in N.J. named Lawrence Danks. He wrote to me and explained that his sister lives near me here in Michigan and read a recent newspaper article about Be Kind to Humankind Week. Mr. Danks wrote a book about the benefits of being kind to others, and took the time to reach out to me and give me one of his books! I was so surprised and happy that Mr. Danks thought of me! I am reading his book now and I am enjoying it very much. If you would like to order his book (pictured below) you can find it on Amazon.com and Barnes and Nobles. What a kind thing to do Mr. Danks…Thank you so much!!!

My Kindness sent your way,
Lorraine

View the books cover

What Is Kindness

Kindness is a state of mind, Given by our Lord, Divine….
It’s helping others in simple ways, To lighten their burdens, and brighten their days…
It’s saying kind words direct from our hearts, for that is where the compassion starts…

It’s lending a hand to a stranger or friend; It’s praying for someone at day’s end…
It’s feeding the hungry, sharing a smile, Walking with someone that extra mile…
It’s feeling their sorrow, sharing their pain, Knowing that sunshine follows the rain…
It’s generosity, good will, and love, Which generates from God above…

Kindness is a virtue that not only gives, It’s a feeling of joy inside that lives…
For in sharing your love, your talents, and gifts, Brings peace to your mind, and your heart a lift…
Kindness is something we’re all capable of, If we open our hearts, and let out the love…

Rae V. Harris
November 10, 2008

Veterans Day 2008

Please remember to honor all of our Veterans and hang up your American flag. We love our Vets!

Check out one of our previous posts honoring our service men and women.

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Dexter Cider Mill

The Owners of The Dexter Cider Mill, the oldest cider mill in Michigan (Established in 1886), took a shine to the recent article in the Ann Arbor News about Be Kind to Humankind Week (BK2HK). Former owner Richard Koziski (he passed the business ownership over to his daughter) had always wanted to be able to spread acts of kindness though out Dexter, however, as he had stated he did not have a way to do so. That was until he read the Ann Arbor News article about BK2HK. He realized that BK2HK would be the perfect “vehicle” as he put it, to promote kindness.

Richard had Kindness Vouchers made up at a local printers. He then asked the Sheriff’s Department if they would be interested in helping to reward folks “Caught” in the act of being kind by giving them a voucher for free cider and homemade donuts! The Sheriff’s Department agreed, and a new tradition has begun. Richard hopes that each year the Village of Dexter Michigan can be known as “The Kindest Village in the Country” as the Ann Arbor News stated! Additional newspapers who helped spread the word of this great kindness pilot program include The Dexter Leader in Dexter, Michigan and The Chelsea Standard in Chelsea, Michigan.

Richard hopes that other communities throughout the Nation will catch on to this wonderful program and start the tradition in their home towns! Thank you Richard Koziski and the Sheriff’s Department for making this a wonderful success!!!