Debbie Tenzer

Because this was written in 2009 I was skeptical about how many "nice" things I could still do. I was worried many of Tenzer's suggestions were tied to events long past (like Hurricane Katrina) or websites now defunct. Despite my misgivings, I browsed Do One Nice Thing for easily accomplished and simple suggestions. Here's what I jotted down after a five minute browse: Hershey kisses, Eden Elementary Family Resource Center, FreeCycle, parking meters and KidFlicks. Here's what I found out: a Google search for the Eden Elementary Family Resource Center takes me to the Inez Elementary School page. On that page there is a "Family Resource"tab linking to a page created in 2011 and not updated with any information since. No clear way to offer help or to do "one nice thing." Both FreeCycle and KidFlicks seem to be alive and well. But, my favorites are randomly giving out Hershey's kisses (ask my staff, I already do) and putting another quarter in someone's about to expire parking meter. That last one is getting hard to do as more and more places are going to a ticket-on-the-dash system.

In short, there is a mix of easy/simple ways to be nice. You just have to look for them and be inspired!… (más)

Debbie Tenzer became tired of all the bad news going on in the world. So, she decided to do one nice thing each week. In addition, she started a website where she and others share ideas for random acts of kindness.

The book is conveniently organized by topic, so one can start anywhere in the book. There are ideas for every walk of life and ability from things you can do online to activities that require one to get off the couch and leave the living room.

I found many inspiring ideas in this book and am excited to get started in the coming weeks.… (más)