Tattooed Librarians?

November 2, 2009

You could have knocked me over with a feather when I read that the Texas Library Association had a calendar for next year featuring librarians with tattoos. Yes, they really do! They are raising money for the TLA Library Disaster Relief Fund … and I suppose they are also trying to change the image of [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

In Emergencies, The Red Cross AND Facebook Are Good

October 2, 2009

My blogging friend, Sophiagurl, believes that Life Is What You Make It. The beauty of her spirit shines through when she writes. She lives on the “busy streets of Manila” with two beautiful children and a loving husband. She likes “weaving dreams and magical things.” Manila … Ondoy! TYPHOON! I had to go check to [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Make A Difference Day — It’s Good!

September 18, 2009

I’m looking forward to Saturday, October 24, 2009. It’s called National Make A Difference Day, and it’s a “celebration of neighbors helping neighbors.” That seemed like a “good” thing to share with you this Friday. At least y’all mateys it’s probably better than the International Talk Like A Pirate Day that I shared yesterday. This [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

2-1-1. It’s A Good Call.

August 21, 2009

If the sagging economy is hitting you right where it hurts, these three numbers might be the best ones you have ever dialed: “2-1-1.” OK, I know that you don’t have a rotary phone. Punch the number, then (punch it hard — it might make you feel better). But, if you need help, make the [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Ready For Delivery And Raring To Go. Only The Good Friday

June 19, 2009

Yes, it is a “good Friday,” my friends. For almost a year, people from all over the world have utilized their time and talents to bring cheer to children with cancer. They have been making “medicine bags” and sending lucky charms to deliver to children at Camp Sanguinity. These are kids with cancer, and their [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

The Good Medicine Project In The Final Stages

June 9, 2009

The most delightful medicine bags have been finding their way to my mailbox! If you don’t know about The Good Medicine Project, people from around the world have been creating gifts for children with cancer (and their siblings) who will attend Camp Sanguinity this summer. They are going to be thrilled with the gifts they [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Medicine Bag Project in the Home Stretch

May 25, 2009

We now have a grand total of 108 medicine bags for The Good Medicine Project. Before the middle of next month, I hope to get 32 more so that all 140 children who attend Camp Sanguinity will receive one. If you aren’t familiar with it, Camp Sanguinity is a summer camp for kids with cancer [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Supporting Our Troops, One CD at a Time. Only The Good Friday

May 15, 2009

“I know people say kids are lazy, and have no goals. Well I wanted to show that kids are ambitious, and have a strong sense of pride. I started Tunes 4 the Troops to let the brave soldiers serving around the world know who they are serving and fighting for. It is the future of [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

More Medicine Bags

May 12, 2009

Some of you are aware that volunteers from around the globe have been helping with a project called, “The Good Medicine Project.” It’s one of those “feel good” projects. The medicine bags and charms that you see on this page will be given to children at Camp Sanguinity, a summer camp for kids with cancer [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

More Gifts For Kids With Cancer. The Good Medicine Project.

April 13, 2009

We have 78 out of the 140 medicine bags needed to supply the children at Camp Sanguinity Summer Camp with gifts. The camp is in the first week of July (two and a half months away). Thank you Molly N. in Seffner, Florida And thanks to Marilyn B. in Winter Park, Florida Volunteers for Good [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Love’s Many Cloths. Only The Good Friday.

March 27, 2009

Are you a crafter with a big heart? Maybe you have been searching for the opportunity to put your talents to good use? I think I have another site of interest for you, if you haven’t already discovered it. While I was struggling to get people to become involved in the Good Medicine Project, a [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Only The Good Friday

March 20, 2009

I am always in awe of people with courage. I’m talking courage with a capital “C.” It’s the kind of courage that you can’t even know you have until you are faced with an impossible situation. I have no illusions about myself — I know I don’t have it! If you give me bad news, [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Tide Offers “Loads Of Hope.” Only The Good Friday.

March 13, 2009

I love to buy products from companies that give back to the community. I don’t buy Tide detergent, but after a recent press release from BlogHer, I think I’m going to have to start purchasing it. Most of us take for granted the opportunity to wear clean underwear and clothing every day. In the wake [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Behind The Scenes Of The Good Medicine Project

January 26, 2009

GIFTS FOR CHILDREN WITH CANCER, AND THEIR SIBLINGS, WHO WILL ATTEND CAMP SANGUINITY IN JULY, 2009 www.flickr.com I thought it might be good to let those of you participating in The Good Medicine Project know exactly what happens to the bags and charms you send me. I guess more than anything I’m trying to prove [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

I Refuse To Give Up On The Good Medicine Project

January 24, 2009

It seemed like a simple recipe: Take one medicine bag (created by Anybody, Anywhere) Add three lucky charms from three DIFFERENT people Serve to a child at Cancer Camp to let them know that FOUR different people took time to care. I don’t have enough “cooks” stepping up to the stove! I admit that I [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Can You Say 720 Cans To The Food Banks?

December 13, 2008

Yes, that’s what I said! I was matching cans for comments this last week, and got 80 comments. PLUS I promised to match the comments from Marcia’s blog, which totaled 40. That’s 120 cans. Just from me. Marcia at RV Poetry & her husband Leon are matching it (go read what she said, for she [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Only The Good Friday # 9: HAP

December 12, 2008

In celebration of Friday, and Only The Good, I have asked a friend to write a post for me (her very first blog post!). Deborah is the “fire” behind a special project that is VERY good. I’ll let her tell you about it. She will tell you how to help if you are “crafty;” I’ll [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Five Cans To A Food Bank Per Comment!!!

December 11, 2008

Whoot! Get in here and make some comments, folks. I told you why on my cans for comments post. Every comment you make equals a can of food donated to the Tarrant County Food Bank. Not only that but I have two non-bloggers who will match my donation (39 at this very moment). Not only [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Comments For Cans: Top 10 Reasons You Should Comment

December 9, 2008

De-lurk yourself with a click on that comment button at the bottom of the post. I have 10 good reasons why: Number 10: The television news says that more people are resorting to using food bank donations this holiday season to support their dwindling incomes. So many people are losing jobs these days, you never [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

I Donate Cans For Comments

December 7, 2008

Empty my piggy bank to fill the food bank! There is a wonderful, simple idea going around on some photography blogs in the Vancouver area: Make a comment on a participating blog — a can of food gets donated to the needy. I liked this idea very much. I found it by following a Twitter [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

← Previous Entries

Next Entries →

The Authenticity Pledge