Posts Tagged ‘make a difference’
Deciding what matters most
January 14th, 2010
Recently I settled in to watch a DVD of my favorite reality cooking series
His honest confession made me a little sad.
The idea that you have to appear on television—gain some measure of fame and public recognition—to validate your life explains everything from reality TV to … well … blogging. But it’s a flawed perspective.
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4 ways to make a difference
December 3rd, 2009
When my niece turned six this year, she came up with a somewhat unusual idea for the theme of her birthday party—well, at least it was unusual for someone her age. She decided that instead of the typical celebration where guests come bearing gifts for the birthday girl, she wanted them to bring donations for the local soup kitchen where her parents volunteer.
Her mom and dad matched what she collected from her friends, and she was able to present the charity, which serves the area’s homeless, with a check for $250.21.