Happy as a clam…

“We all live with the objective of being happy; our lives are all different and yet the same.” ~Anne Frank

Something about this quote just struck me. I mean, isn’t it so true how different things make different people happy? Take, for example, my roomate and myself. Both of us work and both of us decided there were things in life worth saving up money for – things that we don’t necessarily need, but would be nice to have and would make us happy.

This is what she bought.

This is what I bought. Read more

Something to ponder…

“Never be afraid to try something new. Remember, a lone amateur built the Ark. A large group of professionals built the Titanic.” ~Dave Barry

Well readers, I have a suggestion – just an idea – something to think about. You’ve all been hearing my stories, volunteer information and thoughts for awhile now, I’d like to hear yours! If you’re interested, I’d love to have “guest bloggers” post every now and again – and you could be the guest! You could write about anything. It could be about a funny or particularly meaningful volunteer experience, something you’re passionate or knowledgeable about, or just a story you’d like to share. It also wouldn’t have to be very long – just a paragraph or two unless you wanted to make it longer! Read more

Clap, clap, clap, clap, O…

“We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing.” ~Benjamin Franklin

Come one, come all! (That sounds kind of like a circus… not the tone I was looking for… let me start again)

Looking for something to do on, say, a Thursday night? Something that would be certain to provide food, games, prizes and fellowship? Something centrally located and easily accessible? Something free? Read more

Oh August… silly August…

“Everything comes to late for those who only wait.” ~Elbert Hubbard 

Better late than never – or so says the old cliche! Let’s test that hypothesis…

August. This month is quickly coming to a close, but wouldn’t you love to really understand what makes August, August? Named for Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, this month was one of great importance in the year 8 BC. During his rule, many of his most important accomplishments as Emperor fell in this month - including the fall of Alexandria. 

But what is August really about? Read more

The return…

“Sometimes the measure of friendship isn’t your ability to not harm, but your capacity to forgive the things done to you and ask forgiveness for your own mistakes.” ~Randy K. Millholland

I cleaned my room a few days ago. See, my brother was arriving at the airport late in the night and instead of my parents having to drive all that way, I picked him up and he stayed the night at my apartment. This facilitated the necessity of cleaning my room.

 That’s not important. What IS important is the discovery I made while doing so. Read more

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