Tag Archives: Inspiration

Subtle Messages

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

“Children are the living messages we send to a time we will not see.” – Neil Postman, The Disappearance of Childhood I took it upon myself to change the reader board at my daughter’s school tonight. When the kids come streaming … Continue reading →

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We Can Do Better, America

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

“Volunteers are the only human beings on the face of the earth who reflect this nation’s compassion, unselfish caring, patience, and just plain loving one another.”  – Erma Bombeck There’s a sad statistic buried in this info graphic by CNCS, … 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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Looking Inward – The Culmination Of Two Years Of Giving

Posted on December 26, 2012 by

“We *do* have time to make a difference.” – GiveOurTime.com Two years ago today, the day after Christmas, I sat at our dining room table. The kids were fighting, there was wrapping paper everywhere, and the Christmas tree was at … Continue reading →

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Behind The Scenes, In Memoriam of Dr. Eugene Brady

Posted on March 14, 2012 by

“Too often we underestimate the power of a touch, a smile, a kind word, a listening ear, an honest compliment, or the smallest act of caring, all of which have the potential to turn a life around.” – Leo Buscaglia … Continue reading →

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Dragons Are Eco-Friendly Transportation

Posted on March 3, 2012 by

“A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupéry “I believe in everything until it’s disproved.  So I believe in fairies, … Continue reading →

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An Empty Chairlift

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

An empty chairlift is an opportunity missed. It was an opportunity for a son and father to spend a day together doing something the son desperately wanted to do for a long, long time. It was an opportunity for a … Continue reading →

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The Future Is In The Good Hands Of The Future Stars Family

Posted on February 11, 2012 by

There are times when a family extends beyond the family. Family was the theme of today’s meeting of Future Stars, a youth speaking and leadership group, modeled after a Toastmasters club. My children joined us which put about twenty kids … Continue reading →

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Generosity Day Is Coming

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

“We’re rebooting Valentine’s Day” – Generosity Day Video If you haven’t heard of Generosity Day yet, consider it a Valentine’s Day reboot. I’ll be participating. If you need more convincing, consider it a one-day experiment in generosity. (Oh, and  watch … Continue reading →

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When I Am Old, I Won’t Care How Much TV I Watched

Posted on February 5, 2012 by

“When I’m old, I won’t care how much TV I watched.” – Gary, from the Tigard Good Neighbor Center That’s what Gary, an employee at the Good Neighbor Center, told me this morning as I finished up painting over the … Continue reading →

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