Tag Archives: kindness

Look In My Eyes

Posted on March 27, 2021 by janieleeds

I went grocery shopping yesterday. Masked and armed with a list of necessary items, I decided to stroll through the store. I had some time and I figured I’d people watch while shopping. Have you done that lately? It’s really … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, Untold Stories of Isolation | Tagged connecting with people, hello, kindness, smile | 8 Comments

Heart On Your Sleeve

Posted on March 14, 2021 by janieleeds

Are you like me and you have been told that you ‘wear your heart on your sleeve’ meaning that you just want to love and be loved? My whole life I’ve heard that phrase and it wasn’t always meant as … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50, inspiration | Tagged change the world, kindness, unite, wear your heart on your sleeve | 8 Comments

Behind The Masks

Posted on July 16, 2020 by janieleeds

As I was walking through the grocery store, I noticed how we can’t tell if someone is smiling or snarling behind the mask. I watched so many people’s eyes as I only needed a few items and I wasn’t in … Continue reading →

Posted in finding happiness at 50 | Tagged grocery shopping, kindness, people, quarantine, wearing a mask | 21 Comments

Holding Hands In Friendship

Posted on October 12, 2018 by janieleeds

Yesterday, I was thinking about a guy that I knew long ago. He is a twin and we were friendly with some of the same people. (By the way, he’s gay so don’t go there). But I was thinking about … Continue reading →

Posted in inspiration | Tagged being a friend, coming out, friendship, funeral, gay, kindness, memories | 14 Comments

Party Lines We Tell Strangers

Posted on March 11, 2018 by janieleeds

So the party last night was fun. We were seated at a table with another mom and her kids. Luckily one of my kids knew one of hers, so that bonded the kids and you know what happens when 2 … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50, inspiration, love, women 50 | Tagged bonding wtih a stranger, changes, cocktail talk, family, grief, helping others, importance of listening, kindness, mudslide, relationships, sadness, somebody done somebody wrong song, thoughts, truth | 2 Comments

Baby, Hold My Hand

Posted on October 11, 2017 by janieleeds

I was talking with a friend this morning and I said to her, I just really want someone to hold my hand and say, Baby, I got this for a little while. Maybe even let me curl up in his … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, love | Tagged friendship after divorce, kindness, looking for a new relationship, need advice, rent a hottie | 31 Comments

Do I Ask To Treat Him To Coffee?

Posted on September 14, 2017 by janieleeds

I had an interesting conversation with someone the other day on the phone. It was a friend of a friend who, because of his career, was able to answer some pertinent questions for me. We only talked for about an … Continue reading →

Posted in 50 years old, divorce, finding happiness at 50 | Tagged dating after divorce, gratitude, kindness, need advice | 18 Comments