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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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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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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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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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      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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       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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        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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       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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     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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