Posted in abuse, awareness, charitable organizations, charity, compassion, economy, elderly, Fall, family, finances, Gardens, giving, health, help, Impact, life, news, observations, service, sharing on Aug 4th, 2009
Donate extra produce from this season’s harvest, from gardens and orchards, to local food pantries/social services programs, commission on aging. Food Stamps Cooking Club Blog helps with information.
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Posted in accomplishments, attitude, awareness, charity, commitment, compassion, courage, disappointments, emotions, expectations, Frustration, giving, goals, help, Impact, joy, leadership, life, observations, relationships, respect, stress, well-being on Jul 24th, 2009
We all have obligations and demands on our time; setting priorities is important so that you dont become overburdened and resentful. Volunteer in areas where you can do the most good.
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Posted in abuse, anger, Business, career, celebrity, communication, compassion, crime, elderly, emotions, environment, expectations, failure, Fame, family, finances, friendship, Frustration, giving, government, health, home, husband, Impact, law enforcement, leadership, legal, life, loss, media, mental and physical health, MONEY, news, observations, of connections, opinion, pain and misery, poverty, power, relationships, respect, responsibility, sadness, stress on Jun 30th, 2009
Bernie Madoff was sentenced to 150 years for perpetuating a Ponzi scheme in the financial world on his friends, neighbors and clients. Robin Hood stole from the rich and gave to the poor. This scheme stole from both, rich and poor; Bernie abused his clients trust. There is no asking for forgiveness and no excuses from Bernie Madoff. His wife says she is embarassed and ashamed. Do actions and words show the same interpetation?
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Posted in abortion, abuse, adoption, anger, attitude, baby, Celebration, children, comfort, commitment, emotions, failure, family, giving, grandchildren, grief, Heart, Honor, kids, life, loss, love, mom, mother, observations, Opportunities, pain and misery, parenting, pregnancy, relationships, Remembering, respect, responsibility, restlessness, expectations, callings, sadness, safety, values on May 10th, 2009
Mother’s Day is truly one of those days that has the ability to both bless and curse a person. For those who have been blessed, to have been born to a mother that considers it an honor and a blessing to have children; or, for those women who have children themselves for which they are happy and grateful to [...]
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Posted in Advocating for special needs, birth, charitable organizations, charity, children, comfort, commitment, communication, compassion, culture, economy, Education, elderly, emotions, family, finances, future, giving, goals, grandchildren, health, Heart, Heart to heart, help, home, hopes, Impact, inspiration, kids, leadership, life, medical, mental and physical health, MONEY, observations, Opportunities, organizations for special needs, pain and misery, parenting, personal development, poverty, power, responsibility, safety, school, schools, service, special needs, success, support, talent, Teen Pregnancy, teens, values, well-being on May 4th, 2009
The world is a big wonderful place full of interesting people, places to go and exciting things to do. However, for those who are stuck in the cycle of poverty and need…the world is often a place that seems full of promise; only to others, who are blessed with the resources to go, do [...]
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Posted in Advocating for special needs, attitude, comfort, commitment, compassion, death, elderly, emotions, encouragement, family, Fear, future, giving, grief, health, Heart, help, home, hospital, illness, life, loneliness, loss, medical, ministry, observations, of connections, organizations for special needs, pain and misery, Passing Away, relationships, respect, sadness, service, sickness, special needs, spiritual, support, trauma on Apr 27th, 2009
Over the years I have had a fleeting glimpse into the help that Hospice (end of life care) has to offer. Patients who have been diagnosed with an illness or disease that is an advanced chronic disease or illness; the focus is on comfort (physically, spiritually, and emotionally). Hospice care does not have a cure [...]
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Posted in baby, birth, children, commitment, compassion, Education, family, fathers, fetal alcohol spectrum disorders, finances, giving, goals, health, Heart, help, Impact, inspiration, kids, leadership, life, loss, medical, mental and physical health, mom, MONEY, mother, news, observations, of connections, organizations for special needs, pain and misery, parenting, pregnancy, relationships, Teen Pregnancy, Uncategorized on Apr 21st, 2009
It’s Spring and that means that it is time once again to March For Babies for the March of Dimes. The walk used to be called Walk America. The walk is designed to raise awareness or to educate; and, to raise money to help prevent birth defects. Out of every dollar raised .77 cents [...]
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Posted in attitude, emotions, failure, giving, inspiration, life, loss, love, observations, opinion, relationships on Apr 14th, 2009
The danger in giving, is being taken; danger in loving, is losing love…be brave; live dangerously! The whole point of that statement is to take a few risks..err on the side of giving benefit of doubt to others…the rewards are that your risks will allow for greater benefits; if, you take that chance and people rise [...]
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Posted in accomplishments, Advocating for special needs, attitude, charity, commitment, compassion, culture, emotions, encouragement, finances, giving, Heart, help, home, Impact, inspiration, leadership, life, love, mentoring, MONEY, observations, of connections, opinion, Opportunities, pain and misery, relationships, responsibility, service, spiritual, success, support, talents, teens, values on Mar 27th, 2009
I know people who are struggling, people who have cut back in every conceivable way to save money just to stay afloat. I also know people who are living very comfortably in nice homes, with fancy vehicles, going out to eat regularily and have no worries when it comes to bills or their health. [...]
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When you have given your all and feel like you have nothing left to give…that is a great time to do a little Rest & Renewal. Stop, don’t make any decisions; or, take any actions when you are feeling burned out and overburdened. Stop, take a few deep breaths and re-evaluate the situation when [...]
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