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The Cost And Value Of Giving Time
“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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Tagged Christmas, cost, gift of time, give our time, give time, Giving Our Time, giving time, Helping Out, Making A Difference, Needs Of Others, Time, value, Volunteering
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We Are All Santa Claus
“Alas! How dreary would be the world if there was no Santa Claus!… There would be no childlike faith then, no poetry, no romance to make tolerable this existence.” – Francis P. Church Santa sure gives a lot. He not … Continue reading
Some Gifts Can’t Be Wrapped
“Your children need your presence more than your presents.” – Jesse Jackson As you do your last minute shopping and wrapping, remember that one of the most valuable gifts you can give … … is the gift of your time. … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged Children, Christmas, family, Giving Our Time, giving time, presence, presents
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The Best Laid Plans
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry As the holidays approach, many of us are planning vacation, family gatherings, shopping trips, Christmas presents, religious festivities, or how much money to donate to charity for … Continue reading
Mom’s Deserve Something At Christmas Too
“If [a food stamp challenge] becomes a distant memory then nothing’s changed. And so hopefully things like this can help expand our consciousness and motivate us to act on a more consistent basis.” – Cory Booker, Mayor of Newark, New … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, Cory Booker, food stamps, good neighbor center, Homelessness, Hunger, poverty, SNAP
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A Christmas Card For A Goose
“A little smile, a word of cheer, A bit of love from someone near, A little gift from one held dear, Best wishes for the coming year… These make a Merry Christmas!” – John Greenleaf Whittier Natalie, a fine goose of … Continue reading
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Tagged appreciation, Christmas, christmas cards, geese, goose, home for the holidays, military, Mother Goose, Mother Goose Smiles
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My Attempt At Generosity Day
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’ ” – Mary Anne Radmacher Generosity Day, a Valentine’s Day reboot, is everywhere! It is here … and here … and … Continue reading
Post-Christmas Resolution, Day 364 – No One Is Required To See Santa Claus
“No one is required to see Santa Claus.” – The Conductor, The Polar Express “Christmas just doesn’t work out for me.” – Billy No one is required to see Santa Claus. We don’t have to give because someone tells us … Continue reading
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Tagged Choice, choices, Christmas, Goodwill, Polar Express, postaday2011, spirit of the season
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