Do you have passion and enthusiasm but feel overwhelmed or even lost when trying to take your first steps in even the most humble efforts to make a difference in your community, your state, or the world?
Then I am asking that you take just one step…Read: The Blue Sweater by Jaqueline Novogratz.
Jaqueline’s life started just like most of ours with perhaps [...]
Back in October I posted about the randomness and proximity of girlfriends being diagnosed with cancer. Today I am especially heavy. My girlfriend who was diagnosed with Burkitts Lymphoma in October, was told that she has weeks to live, that though she has suffered through chemo, and radiation, the cancer is back and has spread. [...]
I am so irritated by the apathy of those around me regarding the upcoming Presidential Election. I have several friends and neighbors who are not voting because their spouse is of the opposing party. I am tired of hearing “our votes count each other out so why bother”. Excuse me. [...]
I can remember it like it was yesterday. The abuse started at such a young age. Or at least I thought it was a young age, 15 to be exact. The first punch went smack dab across my nose. It sent me bleeding to the hospital with a fractured nose. I [...]
When the word global and hunger join together the mere idea seems overwhelming. How can we truly make a difference? Like any complex or dynamic challenge, the solution lies in baby steps; one step at a time.
How many gifts do you purchase for friends, family or celebrations every year? Imagine if for every one of those [...]