It behooves us to be kind

from the blog of a woman whose intellect and wit I greatly respect:

"By this age, we have all encountered some pain and loss in our lives. It's just more visible for some of us." Yes, there are those of us who've lost parts of our character, our honesty, our respect and love for others, and our joy in living. That shows too, but it is harder to see. And there's no skimpy garment that makes it any easier.

This is why kindness is so important.  Whom do you know that isn't fighting a battle, whose life isn't caulked and patched, if below the waterline?