101 Happy People Project

I loved (and still do), the poem, "The Animal Store," by Rachel Field. It starts:

If I had a hundred dollars to spend,

Or maybe a little more,

I'd hurry as fast as my legs would go

Straight to the animal store.

I wouldn't say, "How much for this or that?"

"What kind of a dog is he?"

I'd buy as many as rolled an eye,

Or wagged a tail at me!

Lotteries survive on the hopes of many. People plan how to spend an unexpected windfall. Idioms are penned to help lessen the sting of reality: "Don't count your chickens before they're hatched," "Money can't buy happiness."

But, what if? What if you suddenly find $100 and it is legitimately yours to spend however you want?

One young man found himself in just that situation, and spent the money very unselfishly. I first read about him in this article and was so impressed I googled his blog. I love the fact that he was able to double the money, use it all on others, and show that "it's the little things that count."

Thankful thought: Thanks for his example of unselfish kindness.

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