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#LoveStories about Emergency Responders

Leave a Comment / #lovestories, Stories, Storytelling / By MelodyOwen / 2 minutes of reading

#LoveStories celebrates the good people who make a difference. Tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Many of us have taken a ride in an ambulance, had to make a statement to a police office after suffering at the hands of another or watched firefighters work their magic while we stood by helpless. Then there are all the people who work at the hospital night after night, caring for burn victims, heart attack victims bringing us back to life against all odds. 911 operators, search and rescue, volunteers …

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#LoveStories about Childhood Friends

Leave a Comment / #lovestories, Stories, Storytelling / By MelodyOwen / 3 minutes of reading

#LoveStories celebrates the good people who make a difference. Tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Old friends are treasures. They know all your faults, have been there for every embarrassing moment yet love you, anyway. They have picked you up, wiped you off and kicked you in the butt to get going again. Many times, old friends tell you how it is when no one else will and have the kindest words just when you need them. Tell us a story of a childhood friend. Share your …

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#LoveStories about Colleagues

Leave a Comment / #lovestories, Stories, Storytelling / By MelodyOwen / 2 minutes of reading

#LoveStories celebrates the good people who make a difference. Tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Today we celebrate colleagues, co-workers, business associates and anyone who makes a difference in our working world. Whether directly or indirectly, they help us pay the bills and support the people we love in so many ways. A small group of like-minded individuals can change the world. Share a story about your group of like-minded individuals. Share your story. #sharethelove Have you ever made a best friend at work? I worked for …

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#LoveStories from Home

Leave a Comment / #lovestories, Stories / By MelodyOwen / 2 minutes of reading

The world is full of love! #LoveStories celebrates that love. Each day in February, tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Roommates or family, celebrate the people who make your home, well… home! Share your story. #sharethelove In university, I lived with two roommates, both guys. We lived in a big old house with two dogs and a fireplace. This is in Ontario, Canada so in the winter, the snow used to cover the deck and then some. Like any good Canadian, we pulled the BBQ to the sliding …

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#LoveStories in the Mail

1 Comment / #lovestories, Stories / By MelodyOwen / 2 minutes of reading

The world is full of love! #LoveStories celebrates that love. Each day in February, tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Have you ever received something in the mail that made your heart soar (not sore!)? A love letter or a care package at just the right moment. Your face broke into an ear to ear grin. We can’t wait to hear about it. Share your story. #sharethelove Every year when I was a child my grandmother would send a big box full of gifts. I lived on a …

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#LoveStories

Leave a Comment / #lovestories, Stories / By MelodyOwen / 1 minute of reading

Do you read the news? Do you enjoy the deluge of downer stories you read in the headlines every day? Why not tell better stories? Join me everyday in February and tell #LoveStories to inspire others to not only tell better stories but to live better stories. Love stories for a better world. Find the love story you want to tell and join the conversation. Love Stories for Teachers Love Stories for Neighbors Love Stories from your Childhood Love Stories in the Mail Love Stories from Home Love Stories about Colleagues Love Stories about Childhood Friends Love Stories about Emergency …

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#LoveStories from your Childhood

1 Comment / #lovestories, Stories / By MelodyOwen / 1 minute of reading

The world is full of love! #LoveStories celebrates that love. Each day in February, tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Today we celebrate childhood! What is your favourite childhood memory? Tell us the story. Share your story. #sharethelove I’ll never forget the day of the grilled cheese sandwich. I was at a friend’s house and we were playing. The girls from next door were ‘spying’ on us. My friend was upset because she thought maybe the didn’t like her anymore since they were spying rather than playing. Her …

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#LoveStories for Neighbors

1 Comment / #lovestories, Stories / By MelodyOwen / 1 minute of reading

The world is full of love! #LoveStories celebrates that love. Each day in February, tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Love thy neighbor! Today we celebrate neighbors. What is your best neighbor story? Share your story in the comments or on my Facebook Page. #sharethelove A few years back I had a downstairs neighbour. We lived in a duplex and shared the backyard. Every summer, we would have backyard BBQs. We set up tables in the backyard and eat, told stories and played board games. As the sun …

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#LoveStories for Teachers

1 Comment / #lovestories, Stories, Storytelling / By MelodyOwen / 2 minutes of reading

#LoveStories celebrates the good people who make a difference. Tell a story about someone who has made your life a little lighter. Better yet, share that story with them. Today we celebrate teachers, mentors, coaches and anyone who has taught you something or changed your perspective, making a difference in your life. Tell us your best teacher story. Share your story on my Facebook Page. #sharethelove Time for Change When I was in grade nine, I had a gruff English teacher, who also was 6 feet tall and 200 pounds. He spoke with a thick German accent. I don’t understand German …

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