Category Archives: In the community

Time spent for people or organizations beyond the neighborhood.

Small May Not Be So Small

Posted on April 28, 2013 by

“We can do no great things, only small things with great love.” – Mother Teresa It may not seem like much, but volunteering in our community can help show us that the small things may actually be very big. Yesterday, … Continue reading →

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The Best In Others

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

I was rummaging through some old papers my mother sent me, and ran across a clipping of this old quote by Robert Louis Stevenson. I wonder how much different the world would be if we all made the effort to … Continue reading →

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Generosity Jumble

Posted on March 27, 2013 by

Which guy is lazy? It’s pretty easy to judge, right?* Now ask yourself, which of the two men is more generous? Maybe it’s not so easy to tell. Cultural stereotypes and norms play a huge role in our perception of … Continue reading →

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Always Be A Unicorn

Posted on March 25, 2013 by

“Always be yourself. Unless you can be a unicorn. Then always be a unicorn.” – Peter S. Beagle, shared on Facebook by my daughter, Hayle Perhaps my daughter has a point. If the unicorn represents that elusive part of us – … Continue reading →

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Life’s Cube

Posted on March 18, 2013 by

“Our whole life is solving puzzles.” – Erno Rubik Making a change in our life is like breaking up a single color of a Rubix Cube. As we go through life, we “solve” various faces of our lives – career, … Continue reading →

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Great or Grating?

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

“It is easier to believe than to doubt.” – E.D. Martin Supporting a cause is great. Advocating for a position is great. Standing up for what you believe is great. Having passion is great. Regurgitating the propaganda is … well … Continue reading →

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A Way To Encourage More Arts In The Schools

Posted on March 7, 2013 by

“The future belongs to young people with an education and the imagination to create.” –President Barack Obama There’s a lot of talk about keeping art in the schools. But what’s the magic to make that happen? Here’s an idea. Yesterday … Continue reading →

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The Cost And Value Of Giving Time

Posted on February 24, 2013 by

“Before giving, the mind of the giver is happy; while giving, the mind of the giver is made peaceful; and having given, the mind of the giver is uplifted.” – Buddha There is a direct relationship between the cost and … Continue reading →

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If It’s Really Going To Work

Posted on February 15, 2013 by

“The everyday kindness of the back roads more than makes up for the acts of greed in the headlines.” – Charles Kuralt, On the Road With Charles Kuralt Generosity Day has passed. I hope you made the time to do something … Continue reading →

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Generosity Day

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

“Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.” – Tenzin Gyatso, 14th Dalai Lama If you haven’t heard about Generosity Day, click here. If you haven’t heard about being generous, open any Buddhist text, the Talmud, the Bible, or the … Continue reading →

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