A Light in Dark Times
I was on the phone with a friend yesterday who said "It's so shocking what's happening in Raleigh right now! Can you believe it?" I was a little stunned by…
Handling Isolation Frustration
As shocking as it may seem, COVID-19 is here and doesn't appear to be going anywhere fast. In less than three months, this virus has spread globally and landed right…
Best Tuesday Ever
The fact that it's Giving Tuesday is reason enough to celebrate. But this year, Giving Tuesday falls on my birthday: December 1. It's the best Tuesday ever! Following Black Friday…
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
GivingTuesday: Are You Ready?
Tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Never heard of it? It's a global effort to celebrate generosity, particularly following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. It's a special call to action to create a…
Ebola Relief
When I heard of the 12 nurses who died caring for an infant who had Ebola, five children who are in unmarked graves because they died so quickly that no…
Heroic Efforts and Noble Causes
Coming down to the final week of "Be Thankful" month, I've been fortunate enough to stumble upon some extraordinary efforts to create change in our communities and support some of…
Know Your Farmer, Know Your Food
National Farmers Market Week
I love to visit a Farmers Market! There is nothing more delightful than booth after booth of delicious, fresh vegetables, scrumptious fruits, local honey and gorgeous plants and flowers. Every…
Lift Your Spirit: Lift Theirs, Too
The holiday season is just around the corner despite all that we have to be thankful for, my heart continues to get tugged to the north in the wake of…
Small Gifts from Many Make a Huge Difference
In a world filled with dire need and tens of thousands of charitable organizations out there to help, making a decision of which one to support can be overwhelming. Even…