Friday, January 31, 2014
After learning so many unknown facts about my father’s life, I was determined that my friends and family would have a clear understanding of our family’s military presence. I am aware that many do not feel that way, however, we should want to have indication of where we came from. Of course, not... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 30, 2014
Family history steeped in Chocolate
Of course anyone who likes chocolate knows the virtues of Hershey, Pennsylvania; but the museum is an educational tour we should all take. The legacy of the town is one of triumph and failure to remaking itself. Don’t we all know that struggle in our lives? When visiting I learned of how the C... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
More evidence
The important part of this picture is that everyone has memories of growing up and with or without pictures we can pass down information to the next generation. Although my quest to begin this project was already underway, I was fortunate enough to take part in a mentoring project for sixth graders.... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Promises from the past
What I found in that trunk was so important that I knew it must be saved for future family members. But how do I do that; and what is to be saved and what is not. Well this took me several months of work; not every day but several days a week. As it turned out the V-Mail was from one of my uncles to... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 27, 2014
The past comes calling
February is coming to fast for me. I was thinking this last weekend about February and all the celebrations attached to this time of the year. That lead to March and spring, flower beds and the upkeep on the lawn, which lead to May Day and CincoDeMayo, I decided to move back to January. When... Sign in to see full entry.
Friday, January 24, 2014
Vacations and Friday thoughts
Vacations are our way of clearing our mind, taking a break, recharging our batteries; well you get the point. But here is the part that so often lost in the big picture (mostly lost due to marketing). A vacation does not have to cost a lot of money or be a week or more long. For mental health... Sign in to see full entry.
Thursday, January 23, 2014
The Pea Patch
One volunteer effort that is so enjoyable and really makes a difference is the local Pea Patch for the Food Bank. From the preparing the soil to the harvest we are responsible for a Pea Patch in a local vegetable garden area hosted by the county or a service club. When ready for harvest all the food... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Finding happiness at the job
Are you getting the most out of your life? How many of have heard or seen a version of this question. Most of us probably think one of two things: 1) (the short answer) Yes, of course, or 2) it’s none of your business. Both of which are good answers and I see nothing wrong with either. Here’s the... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Keeping active is very important
There is no better way to try-out a career than to volunteer. It is projected that we will make major changes in our professional lives 4 times during our lifetime. Those changes in many cases were or are forced upon us by our employer. And it is, frankly, scary to be without employment; but with... Sign in to see full entry.
Monday, January 20, 2014
Volunteering in our communities goes a long way
Most of us know and acknowledge the importance of volunteerism; however it is not easy to work this into our daily lives. In April we celebrate volunteers around the world, and there is so much we can do as human beings. Most of all, what does this do for each of us? Volunteering with the community... Sign in to see full entry.