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That Old Expression

Posted on March 24, 2013 by

That old expression … “You get what you give.” That famous quote … “For it is in giving that we receive.” That ancient saying … “No one has ever become poor by giving.” There’s a reason those proverbs have been … Continue reading →

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Two Ways To Show Up

Posted on January 17, 2013 by

“Be careful how you interpret the world:  It is like that.” – Erich Heller There are two ways to show up. Because you have to or because you want to. There are two ways to act after you showed up. Like you … Continue reading →

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Looking Forward On The Path Of Giving Time

Posted on December 27, 2012 by

“But where were they going Without ever knowing the way?” – Fastball, The Way Yesterday, I looked inward at two years of giving my time. Today, the question is … … Where do I go from here? The short answer … Continue reading →

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Someone Somewhere

Posted on December 25, 2012 by

“Christmas is the day that holds all time together.  ” – Alexander Smith At any given moment, someone somewhere is smiling. At any given moment, a shut-in gets a visitor. At any given moment, a woman tries to be a little kinder. … Continue reading →

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Utter Failure

Posted on December 18, 2012 by

Dedicated to anyone who feels they failed to make a difference. Utter Failure I didn’t make the sun shine, There wasn’t a single ray; No matter what I do, I can’t make a sunny day. I didn’t win the lotto, … Continue reading →

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In Memoriam Of The Children of Sandy Hook Elementary

Posted on December 14, 2012 by

In memoriam to the children of Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, I’m reposting this poem I wrote after the Clackamas shootings just two days ago. I’m so sorry. I Guess I’ll Look The Other Way There are people … Continue reading →

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A Quick And Simple Question For You

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Friends, I’d like to engage your help with a simple question. The idea of giving time is one I feel very strongly about. I think it’s a powerful foundation from which people can really better their lives, by changing the … Continue reading →

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Scenes From Biloxi

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

“Oh well, Biloxi was beautiful.” Eugene Morris Jerome, Biloxi Blues No matter where you go in this great big world of ours, you will find things that are funny, things you like, and things you don’t like. The first group, … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 334 – 9 Ways To Give Your Time Online

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

“Give what you have. To someone, it may be better than you dare to think.” – Henry Wadsworth Longfellow For the Thanksgiving holiday, we’re staying in a rental house in a tiny town on the Oregon coast. For me, the plan … Continue reading →

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Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 182 – Plastic Bags

Posted on June 24, 2011 by

At the grocery store, used a reusable bag instead of getting a new plastic bag. Also, collected every unused plastic bag in our house, 45, and created the picture below more or less out of curiosity.   A few thoughts … Continue reading →

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