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Eric Pfeiffer
January 07, 2025

"He watched me grow up, and I watched him grow up, too."

Madison Vaughan has had the same mailman for 22 years, which is not uncommon. Being a mail carrier is a great, steady, and even lucrative government career — so people tend to stick around for a long while, often keeping the same route for years or even decades. Madison initially got to know her mailman, Tim, when she was a kid living with her parents. When she moved out, she didn't go far, moving into an apartment down the road that was still on Tim's route.

So when it came time for Vaughan to finally move away for good, she felt it would only be right to say goodbye to the man who had been there throughout so many big moments in her life. As a kind, simple gesture, she gave him a card and a little money for the holidays, just as a Thank You for all his years of friendly service. What she never expected was to get the response that she did.

Their recognition of her semicolon tattoo sparked a moment of kindness that she’ll never forget.

When Katie, a server at a Buffalo, New York restaurant, posted a heartfelt interaction with her customers on social media, she probably didn’t expect the overwhelming response it would receive. Her story is a reminder of how small, thoughtful acts can leave a lasting impact, especially when someone is quietly fighting their own battles.

Katie shared a photo of a receipt left by a couple she served one evening. Along with a generous tip, the couple had written, "We noticed your ; tattoo. We're glad you are still here and that you helped us have a great meal. Thanks." The semicolon tattoo—a symbol often associated with mental health awareness and survival—struck a personal chord with Katie. She later revealed that she'd been having a tough week, and the couple’s words moved her to tears.

Many of us yearn for a career that not only provides a livelihood but also contributes to a better world. We seek a sense of purpose, a way to use our skills and talents to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others and the health of our communities. But who orchestrates the initiatives that allow us to give back effectively? Behind the scenes of many successful initiatives advancing the common good are project managers.

"They act jealous of us traveling but refuse to go anywhere."

When it comes to intergenerational conflict, you never hear too much about Gen Z having a hard time with Generation X or the silent generation having beef with the baby boomers. However, there seems to be some problem where baby boomers and millennials just can’t get on the same page.

Maybe it’s because millennials were raised during the technological revolution and have to help their boomer parents log into Netflix. There’s also a political divide: Millennials are a reliable liberal voting bloc, whereas boomers are the target demographic for Fox News. Both generations also have differing views on parenting, with boomers favoring an authoritative style over the millennials' gentler approach.