Youth & LIVING GIVING
posted over 3 years ago | 2 comments
It's been awhile since I blogged. I decided to work on "Living Giving" for a bit instead of writing about it. I was moved by a recent experience though with many young givers, and thought I would share it since I want others to be able to experi...
Instead of reading the rest of this-
posted over 3 years ago | 2 comments
And this our life, exempt from public haunt,
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.
—William Shakespeare from As You Like It, about the year 1600
Yesterday I read the above quote, and also...
Finds tongues in trees, books in the running brooks,
Sermons in stones, and good in everything.
—William Shakespeare from As You Like It, about the year 1600
Yesterday I read the above quote, and also...
Some Quotes for 2008 or Anytime
posted over 4 years ago, updated 4 minutes later | 2 comments
"Real generosity towards the future lies in giving all to the present." -- Albert Camus
"To laugh often and much. To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of one's critics and endure the bet...
"To laugh often and much. To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of one's critics and endure the bet...
Add to the "Good News"
posted over 4 years ago, updated 1 day later | 3 comments
News media gives their round-ups. How about a group grab & give bag of "GOOD" news by Eons members? We’ve got clowns and saints and ordinary folks doing the extraordinary. We’ve got people Paying Back and Paying Forward, Giving In and Giving ...
GIVING BEFORE THE END OF THE TAX YEAR***
posted over 4 years ago, updated 2 days later | 0 comments
Are you still looking for a tax deduction before the year end and another way to feel good about 2007?
The last week of the year is a vital time for many nonprofits who count on last minute donations before the tax period ends and while people ar...
The last week of the year is a vital time for many nonprofits who count on last minute donations before the tax period ends and while people ar...
Unforgettable Resolutions ! John Goddard
posted over 4 years ago, updated 3 months later | 1 comment
“My Congo partner Jack and I emerged from a very rugged, treacherous stretch of unknown river rapids. For 300 miles we hadn’t seen a village, and were almost starved. Then around a bend were a group of Africans out hunting with old flint-locks. Th...
“REDEFINE CHRISTMAS” What’s your cause?
posted over 4 years ago, updated 13 minutes later | 1 comment
“Redefine Christmas” Have you seen the full page ads? They are in the Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, and other major newspapers around the country. The web site urges all of us to “make holiday gift giving more meaningful ...
"Free" GIFT of TIME CERTIFICATES
posted over 4 years ago, updated about 12 hours later | 1 comment
With so many things pulling at our 3,600 seconds in an hour, and people feeling like there’s “too much stuff” or “too little money,” maybe we should resort to the kinds of gifts we gave as kids.
When we were little, my sibs and I would sometimes...
When we were little, my sibs and I would sometimes...
Brother, Can You Spare Some Time?
posted over 4 years ago, updated 18 days later | 2 comments
Someday, we may be able to play with the time-space continuum and “make time.” Meanwhile the best we can do is make the most of our time. And one of the best ways to do that may seem illogical- give it away.
Give time to those that need you- whe...
Give time to those that need you- whe...
Kindness & Clicks
posted over 4 years ago, updated 4 minutes later | 2 comments
One of my favorite quotes is: "Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love." -- Lao Tzu (604-531 B.C.)
It was written over 2,500 years ago. In our cyber era, there are many ways...
It was written over 2,500 years ago. In our cyber era, there are many ways...
