It's easy to be patient with strangers. The real test is kindness at home, with the people who know exactly who you are. Here's what Easter reminded me about that.

We saw a homeless man and his dog under an overpass and knew we'd be back that week. So we made them a small gift bag. Sometimes charity is just paying attention.

As a kid I gave up candy and cartoons for Lent. This year I gave up something harder. Here's what fasting from the things that pull you away actually looks like.

Years ago I wiped my ashes off before an interview so I wouldn't send the wrong message. The recruiter showed up wearing his. I've never made that mistake again.