The Marvelous Marvell: July 2011

1) THE GIFT OF LISTENING . . .

But you must REALLY listen. No interrupting, no

daydreaming, no planning your response. Just listen.

2) THE GIFT OF AFFECTION . . .

Be generous with appropriate hugs, kisses, pats

on the back and handholds. Let these small

actions demonstrate the love you have for family and friends.

3) THE GIFT OF LAUGHTER . . .

Clip cartoons. Share articles and funny stories.

Your gift will say, "I love to laugh with you."

4) THE GIFT OF A WRITTEN NOTE . . .

It can be a simple "Thanks for the help" note or

a full sonnet. A brief, handwritten note may be

remembered for a lifetime and may even change a life.

5) THE GIFT OF A COMPLIMENT . . .

A simple and sincere, "You look great in red,"

"You did a super job" or "That was a wonderful meal" can make someone's day.

6) THE GIFT OF A FAVOR . . .

Every day, go out of your way to do something kind.

7) THE GIFT OF SOLITUDE . . .

There are times when we want nothing better than

to be left alone. Be sensitive to those times and

give the gift of solitude to others.

8) THE GIFT OF A CHEERFUL DISPOSITION . . .

The easiest way to feel good is to extend a kind

word to someone; it's not really that hard to say, Hello or Thank You.

The Marvelous Marvell