I arrived to take her to a doctor’s appointment, and ended up evacuating her one day before Sandy hit. As any 82 year old using a walker might move slowly, it took patience to wait for her to get packed, gather her medications, and get into the car. I spent 10 days with her and my 16 year old son, who is the real hero…
Nonprofits have played an important role in who I have become as a professional. In following my passion to serve, I have been a co-founder of grassroots organizations, a volunteer, a board member several times over, an executive director and fundraiser, planning and development team member, capital campaigner, and program manager. All of these roles [...]
This year, I’ve noticed a clear trend with both corporate and personal messages online. The long and continuing economic stress that affects everyone’s life at some level is shifting, with businesses and individuals providing uplifting and inspiring …
This morning there is a group I’m connected to, and I strongly support, who are holding a peaceful parade demonstration in Fort Myers Beach, Florida. They have gathered to promote the same idea, that we really are One Human Family. It’s not a difficult concept to embrace. You only have to acknowledge that we all are only skin and bones, blood and brains, heart and soul.
It’s 2011 and no, I don’t have any resolutions to share. Time matches on and I’m sticking to what works now and will continue to work for me in the future.
