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Tag Archives: martin luther king
Capping Off A Weekend Of Service With A Good Laugh
“The most wasted of all days is that in which we have not laughed.” — Nicolas Chamfort, translated from French It was great fun at SnowCap Community Charities this weekend with my daughters Tessa and Hayle, to wrap up a weekend … Continue reading
Posted in In the community
Tagged Amanda Mae Glover, food bank, food pantry, historical food, Homelessness, Hunger, laughter, martin luther king, Martin Luther King Day, mlk day, SnowCap, SnowCap Community Charity
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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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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
Shadows In The Light
“Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” — Martin Luther King, Jr. Washington D.C. is a town built on liberty. Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln all stand tall here. … Continue reading
Posted in While Traveling
Tagged cherry blossoms, Children, Hunger, martin luther king, McDonald's Gift Card, shadows, travel
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Because Someone Cares
“Peace is not merely a distant goal that we seek, but a means by which we arrive at that goal.” — Martin Luther King Yesterday, as I was getting my oil changed, the attendant and I struck up a conversation. … Continue reading
Posted in In the world
Tagged adopt a soldier, dream of peace, martin luther king, mlk, peace
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