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Stand By Me: A Song and a Smile.

Stand By Me: A Song and a Smile.

by Carlyn | Jun 12, 2012 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends

I’d like to introduce Jenna Goodhand, from London, Ontario. This is how she chooses to describe herself on her ABOUT tab on her Facebook Page: Every day is the best day of my life and I can’t wait until tomorrow! ♥♥♥ In general I just want to live my...
A Promise Made Possible

A Promise Made Possible

by Carlyn | Dec 13, 2011 | Karma, Stories About Strangers turned Friends

  Me & James hanging out in San Diego   I always say, “People = Possibilities”. This is a beautiful example of how the journey of two strangers that met in 9th grade gym class… became the journey to two friends with a mission to share...
We’re In It Together

We’re In It Together

by Carlyn | Nov 10, 2011 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends, Stories Submitted by Strangers to Friends

This is Annie…. ….but before I share the story she emailed me, I want to share with you how she and I are connected. On the day before what should have been the 21st birthday of her best friend, Annie found herself crying and reflecting on the tragic loss...
Bumps = Blessings: Find Joy in the Journey.

Bumps = Blessings: Find Joy in the Journey.

by Carlyn | Aug 10, 2011 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends

In preparation for a week long writing class, I was given writing assignments. For these assignments, I was provided meditations aimed to clear my mind of the not so nice voice blocking the path to my inner wisdom.. Each assignment is meant to overcome a road block,...
Won’t you be my neighbor?

Won’t you be my neighbor?

by Carlyn | May 17, 2010 | Stories About Strangers turned Friends, Stories Submitted by Strangers to Friends

Before I jump into my story about Stacey Fontaine-Skelly, I must give you a little background on where our journey of Stranger to Friend initially began… I had noticed that a beautiful couple (who I’d later learn to be Stacey & Mark) moved into the...
Happy Birthday, Margaret Stewart

Happy Birthday, Margaret Stewart

by Carlyn | Feb 13, 2010 | Lessons Learned, Stories About Strangers turned Friends

Since everything happens for a reason, OF COURSE the weekend  I decide to start blogging about the fascinating people that represent the puzzle pieces of my life… it is also the birthday weekend of my best friend whose death taught me the depths of a single...
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