I Just LOVE Playing Santa...Ho Ho Ho!

My job as Santa to my adopt-a-family is almost over. The gifts are wrapped and set to be delivered today. Can I tell you that this has been – by far – one of the most amazing experiences of my life? To start an experiment in kindness as a lark and see it become a full fledged reality blows my mind. One person CAN make a difference! And while my Kind Year is only half way through – I already know that kindness and caring really can bring people together.

Continue to give of yourself and be the magic of Christmas.

Positively,

Kim

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