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Tag Archives: Making A Difference
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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If It Matters
Last Thursday morning, Valentine’s Day, at about 7am as I dropped her off at school, my nearly 13-year-old, absolutely-adolescent, totally-teenage, Taylor-Swift-adoring, yell-at-her-sister, too-cool-for-school daughter Hayle got out of the car. Before shutting the door, she paused then said, “Dad, if … Continue reading
Posted in Around the House
Tagged Adolescence, adolescent, Generosity Day, i love you, if it matters, Making A Difference, school, teenager, teens, valentine's day
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Should I Get Involved?
The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: “If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?” But… the good Samaritan reversed the question: “If I do not stop to help this man, what will … Continue reading
Posted in In the Neighborhood
Tagged hesitation, make a difference, Making A Difference, martin luther king, Martin Luther King Day, mlk, MLK Weekend of Service
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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
What To Do With Your Extra Gas Money
“We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs.” — Gloria Steinem At the end of May 2012, the average gas price in Oregon reached $4.25. Today, it hovers around $3.27. That’s nearly $1 per gallon less and, … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged 15 dollars, donating money, gas prices, gas station attendant, giving money, gloria steinem, Heifer, heifer international, International, Loaves and Fishes, Making A Difference, Pot Luck In The Park, salvation army
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Utter Failure
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged failure, generosity, giving, make a difference, Making A Difference, poetry
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The Dawn Always Comes
“Through the blackest night, morning gently tiptoes, feeling its way to dawn.” — Robert Brault Dawn always comes. In different ways it comes, but it follows a tragedy, a miracle, a loss, a win, a success, or a failure. It’s the … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged change, dawn, day after, friendship, hope, Making A Difference, positive change, Sandy Creek Elementary, tragedy
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The Leaves Don’t Hesitate
“The important thing is to strive towards a goal which is not immediately visible. That goal is not the concern of the mind, but of the spirit.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, Flight to Arras, 1942, translated from French by Lewis Galantière … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged autumn, changing colors, fall, leaves, make a difference, Making A Difference, Volunteering
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Give Our Time 