Cloth Napkins Are Nicer Anyway

On average, an American uses around six napkins each day-2,200 a year! If every American

used even one less napkin per day, more than one billion pounds of napkins could be saved

from landfills each year. Using cloth napkins can be even better!

Don’t Be Judgemental; Be Kind Just because You Can

“Contagious Optimist” Colleen Georges taught me this: It’s easy to judge others for their actions

and take for granted those we love or meet in chance encounters. We sometimes get so caught

up in our busy-ness that we forget others are busy too, they have rough days just like us, and

they benefit from our kindness just as we do theirs. Go out of your way to smile at strangers,

say good morning, say thank you, give a compliment, and listen attentively to someone who

needs your ear. Do it because you can, because it feels great, because it makes someone else

feel good. Don’t worry about a subsequent thank you; let a thank you be a beautiful perk,

rather than an expectation.

Please, Mr.Postman

Look into a pen pal. Writing to someone in a foreign land-whether it be a soldier, a fellow

student, or a long-lost relative-can really help you gain perspective and will do the same for the

person you are writing to. Check out this website for more details on how to find a pen pal:

penpalworld.com. Letter writing is more meaningful than an email or text-this beautifully old-

fashioned tradition will bring lasting enjoyment to you and your pal.