Inspiration
Faith & Prayer
Health &
Wellness
Entertainment
Love &
Family
Newsletters
Special Offers
Good Days...Bad Days With Maureen Pratt
The Kindness of Strangers
By
mpratt
It was almost a cliche in theater classes, the line uttered by Blanche du Bois in Tennessee Williams’ epic play Streetcar Named Desire: “I have always depended on the kindness of strangers.” But it really isn’t a cliche – it’s something each of us has experienced, felt, enjoyed. The kindness of strangers. We see a…
Chronic Illness: Stranger Intrusion – the Good and the Bad
By
mpratt
During these very hot days of August, I decided to try something different to keep myself sun-protected, but a bit cooler than when I wear wigs under my broad-brimmed hats. I purchased a long and sheer scarf, folded it into a triangle, tied the two ends together above the middle point, and fashioned a side-knot…
Chronic Illness: Is It Easier to Open up to Strangers?
By
mpratt
I overheard a conversation a few days ago. It was very revealing, but it wasn’t between two family members or friends. No, it was between two men waiting for prescriptions at the pharmacy. I was waiting, too, and couldn’t help but overhear – and marvel at how open these two complete strangers were with one…
archives
most recent
search
this
blog
More from Beliefnet and our partners
More from Beliefnet and our partners
Close Ad