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Tag Archives: give our time
Giving Our Time Update
“Real generosity is doing something nice for someone who will never find out.” –Frank A. Clark Oh, how time does pass. We so often give it away to the trivial yet wonder profoundly where it went. This blog has been idle the … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged give our time, give time, Giving Our Time
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Choice Today. Chosen Tomorrow.
Question for Today. Would you like to stay up until 11pm tonight watching Downton Abbey, or would you rather stay up until 11pm tonight helping your child do homework? Question for Tomorrow. What would you rather have chosen for Today? A choice today … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged choices, give our time, giving time
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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
Posted in In the community
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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A Magical, Mysterious, Paradox: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 7 (Final Day)
“It is a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma.” — Winston Churchill I got nothing, yet I have everything. Monday – a nurse. Tuesday – a teacher. Wednesday – a neighbor. Thursday – a band director. Friday – an aunt. Saturday … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged enigma, free time, give, give our time, giving time, gratitude, magic, mystery, paradox, peace, Thank You, thanks, winston churchill
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The Gifts We Don’t Give: Appreciating The In-Betweeners Day 3
“You only lose what you cling to.” — Buddha Our values are reflected in what we give. Some of us give things. Some give money. Some give talent and time. The causes to which we contribute speak to the heart … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged appreciation, buddha, clinging, dhamma wheel, gifts not given, give money, give our time, give time, give up, gratitude, showing appreciation, Thank You, thanks
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Because It’s My Home
“I give. Because it’s my home.” — requoted by Melia, HandsOn Portland Program Manager There’s a lot of talk about community. We work in communities, we shop in communities, we exercise in communities, we drive in communities, we worship in … Continue reading
We Are All Travelers
“It is not down in any map; true places never are.” — Herman Melville When we travel, we never really travel alone. Yesterday, my kids and I volunteered at the Tigard Public Library for a break from our winter break. Our … Continue reading
Posted in In the community, While Traveling
Tagged Acai berry, Brazil, give our time, giving time, Herman Melville, Library, library books, New York, Sambazon, tigard library, travel, travel2change, Volunteering
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We Can Do Better, America
“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
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
Posted in In the community
Tagged Christmas, family gatherings, gift of time, give our time, giving time, make a difference, making plans, religious festivities, vacation family, winter break
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10 Cents. Or A Better Way To Hold Your Customer’s Attention.
“You never get people’s fuller attention than when you’re listening to them.” — Robert Brault Ten cents is all it took to get her attention. There’s a Thai food restaurant in Beaverton called Thai Flavor. We’ve been getting take out … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged advertising, attention, genuine, getting attention, gi, give our time, honesty, marketing, Thai Flavor, thai food
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