I wrote a post as a guest blogger at the “Kindness Blog”. It is a wonderful, inspirational, and inspiring blog. They have amazing stories, and I visit it every day. Here is the post I wrote about kindness. Thank you so much to the team at The Kindness Blog. Truly, I am so appreciative of YOUR kindness! Thank you! Cher xo
“Kindness, Canada, and Chicago: Mixing all three, one smile at a time!”
by Cher Garman
To me, kindness should be everyone’s middle name. Or a pseudonym at the very least. I am a Canadian who lives in Chicago. I’ve been here for about 4 years. To be honest, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect in terms of similarities/differences between Canada and Chicago. From shopping to snowfall, I started to notice familiar, comfortable things, and some not so familiar, uncomfortable things.
Canadians are known across the planet for being friendly, kind, and generous. I try every single day to live up to these monikers bestowed upon my fellow Canadian countrymen. But I must say that kindness here in Chicago has been a bit of a challenge; giving and receiving. I’ll explain my comments.
One of the first weeks I lived in Chicago, I was in line at a local grocery…
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The Chicago Files 
Thank you, Cher, for making my day with the posting I read on the Kindness Blog. Keep on doing what you do. If you feel unappreciated sometimes, double your efforts! The ripples you have created have already reached Oregon!
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And how you have made mine, Margaret! Thank you so much. That means a lot to me and I do appreciate your kind words! I shall take heed of them indeed! Please stop by anytime! Cher xo
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How wonderful this is!!! My dear pal over at one of the best sites going! You make me even more proud to be a Canadian my friend. An exceptional post. Very well done. Way to shine your light! Big happy hugs, Gina xo
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Oh thank you so much, my friend! I am so incredibly grateful for your words, Gina. The Kindness Blog is amazing, isn’t it? It’s so inspiring and is a good reminder of how kindness can change the world. Thank YOU, Gina! Big happy hugs to you, cher xo
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Excellent post, Cher. You have chosen to take the high road when encountering missed opportunities for polite human exchanges. I find that road always takes one furthest. Because it does not depend on the reaction of others. And I love the panoramic el photo and the title “The Chicago Files.”
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Thank you so much, Dwight. Your words are extremely appreciated. I know it is very difficult at times to take the high road; however, I think if we focus on and pay attention to it, the awareness is there when we need it. Thank you also for your kind words about my blog. Please come back anytime! Cher xo
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