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struggling to load groceries into their car, Kobe Bryant, as an example of someone
Submitted by helping another person gather up whose kindness to others was part of his
Jan Fowler important papers which may have been legacy.
Jan Fowler scattered in all directions by an Random acts of kindness could be a
unexpected gust of wind. mood elevator for so many people.
I always enjoy remembering a very Kindness could also include putting Consider the following possibilities:
special moment several decades ago while coins in an expired parking meter, Pay it backward—buy coffee for
visiting my son Randy in Menlo Park near yielding the right of way to another the person in line behind you.
San Francisco. On this particular morning, motorist, or allowing someone to cut in Leave quarters and unused coupons
it was warm and sunny and promised to front of you in line. at the laundromat.
be a fun day, so Randy put the top down Imagine the warm glow which I Leave a kind server the best tip you
on his car just before driving us through recently felt when I arrived at the cashier’s can afford.
the toll booth at the Golden Gate Bridge. window of a local MacDonalds drive- And when you hear a discouraging voice
The next thing I remember was the look through where the cashier said that the in your head, say something positive to
of impish delight on Randy’s face as he woman before me had already paid for yourself because you deserve some
turned toward me, smiled broadly, and my meal as thanks for my having waved kindness too!
laughed out loud, “Hey, Mom, bet you’ll her to go ahead of me. Jan Fowleris author of the best-selling book,
never guess what I just did! I paid the toll Have you noticed that it has become a “Hot Chocolate for Seniors”(winner of na-
charge for me as well as for the car behind campaign to share kindness, even in the tional & international awards); winner of Gold
me.” Kindergarten classroom? How would I Halo Award from the So.California Motion
Naturally, I was extremely touched by know that - you may wonder? I know Picture Council for Outstanding Literary
Randy’s exceptional kindness to total because my own granddaughter, Bella, Achievement; winner of First Place Excellence Self Contemplation...
strangers but didn’t quite understand the received the “Kind Award” four years ago in Journalism Award (SPJ –Southern CA); Don’t Feel Pressured
full scope until he explained further. when she was in Kindergarten because of Town & Gown “Phenomenal Woman”Award; Is it True? Can You Change?
“Think of it, Mom. Doing something like her unselfish spirit of helpfulness and former television host & KSPA radio host of
that could make the difference in a sweet kindness to her classmates and “Senior Living at its Best with Jan Fowler”;
person’s day, especially if they got off to a others. I had never heard of the “Kind speaker, contributing author for“Savvy Women Feeling alone after the loss of a
bad start.” Award” until then. Revving Up for Success”; founder of Starburst loved one can be difficult. Yet,
It was then that Randy introduced me to We each hold the power to lift up Inspirations, Inc. 501(c) (3) nonprofit which after a while being you is
the expression, “Random acts of kindness someone’s spirits and brighten their day supports Redlands Drug Court. important. As we have heard,
and senseless acts of beauty,” which I had with a selfless act of beauty or kindness, www.janfowler.com. Jan welcomes ‘our past does not have to
never heard of before, but which was don’t we? In Fact, Lloyd Brock, host of feedback and comments about her columns define our present’. We choose.
apparently already trending in northern “Kindness Matters” KCAA radio show and and invites you to leave her a message on Live in the Present.
California. Jim James, co-host, recently named the late her website.
The credit for this catchy phrase is given
to Anne Herbert, who wrote “Practice Do you know someone that needs
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beauty” on a placemat in 1982 in Sausalito, ness? Show them the contacts below. Nominate yourself, someone you know, a friend or family member
California—not too far from where Randy RESOURCES ~ There are thousands of
lived—in an effort to encourage a global Write up must include person’s name, city in which they live, contact information,
campaign to share and spread unexpected federal, state, and private benefit and birthdate with up to 300 word description of how they are living and aging
acts of kindness. programs that help pay for prescription successfully. Must be over 60 years of age. We will feature one individual each
We all know and understand how kind drugs, health care, utilities, and other month. Okay to self-nominate. Please note that someone may contact you for more
acts can uplift anyone’s spirits, not to basic needs for adults over 55. information, if needed. Please include a picture, either via email in a digital file
mention the unexpected glow which is www.benefitscheckup.org; (300 dpi jpg) or a good quality photo we can scan (will not be returned). Age will be
generally enjoyed by the giver as well. “A 1-202-479-1200 printed. The staff at Not Born Yesterday! wants to thank everyone for their help in
nice compliment from a total stranger can National Council on Aging.
do wonders to boost attitude,” Randy promoting the newspaper and using the goods and services of our advertisers.
explained. CABRILLO We treasure each one of you and your participation and feedback. Please contact
There are many examples of ways in MARINE AQUARIUM us at 1-562-691-2509 with questions or email us at nbynews@juno.com or mail to
which we can pass kindness onto others in The Aquarium is located at 3720 NBY!, PO Box 722, Brea, CA 92822.
ways which would benefit them greatly. Stephen M. White Drive in San Pedro
Among my favorites is the following. “I and is a facility of the City of Los Dr. Steve Mason – Look at it this way
was grocery shopping with my three-year-old Angeles Department of Recreation and Jan Fowler – Senior Moments
and he really wanted some gummy treats. I Parks with support from Friends of BIG THANKS Jill Weinlein – Travel
explained to my son that we couldn’t afford it Cabrillo Marine Joyce Johnson – Wellness Awareness
because Daddy lost his job. A man came up Aquarium. to our Margaret Heine - Legal Issues
Open to the public
and said, “You dropped this” and handed me a on weekends from Not Born Yesterday! Marilee Stefenhagen – Seniors in Action
$50 bill. (Tiana Smith, Reader’s Digest, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Melinda Myers – Gardening Guru
February 2020.) Tuesday to Friday Columnists Morna Martell – Theater Reviews
Other examples might be to hand a from 12 noon to 5 p.m. For further Ronnie Greenberg – Travel
stranger a box containing a fresh fruit pie, information, please call (310) 548-7562 Scheer & Moss – Earthtalk
Sherry McCoy – Stop Senior Scams
offering to assist someone who is
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