To those who follow my blog I do apologize for the past few months which have produced nothing. But, it's a new year and many new thoughts and ideas that I will strive to post at least twice a week. Perhaps not on the same day each week but two times a week.
Many years ago I had a friend who was asked to describe me in three words or less. "That's easy," this individual said and went on to simply state: "A romantic idealist."
Often I have said one person can make a difference. Maybe that encompasses this person's observation. I firmly believe a single individual can make a difference. We may not be like Bill and Melissa Gates who can spend millions of dollars to affect a better world but we can individually brighten someones day.
People volunteer for hundreds of reasons and there are hundreds of organizations that can utilize their skills. As for me, I'm too undisciplined and too selfish to allow my time to be dictated. I prefer to do what I want when I want.
Many of us have seen a need for something and simply remarked something like: "There should be ...," or, "Somebody ought to .... " What is stopping you from addressing that issue ... from doing something? So many things can be done; how about helping a single mom by watching her kids for a few hours while she just has some time to herself and perhaps go to a movie or get her hair done. How about the senior citizen on a limited income and showing up at the house fully equipped to wash his or her car or fix a broken gate.
Vow to make this new year the year that YOU make a difference.
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