On the way home from a doctor's appointment the other day, I walked through the Arnold Arboretum. My path took me through the lilac collection. The lilacs were still in bloom and were beautiful. I stopped at random bushes to inhale the scent. The scent of lilacs means "home" to me. There were lilac... Continue Reading →
Earth Hour is tonight and I encourage everyone to participate! Turn off all of your lights from 8:30 to 9:30 pm, light some candles, and talk or read or just be. Think about the environment and how you can conserve energy and water. These resources are not in infinite supply!
Tomorrow is International Women's Day. If you're a woman, celebrate. If you're a man, recognize all of the powerful, fearless, caring, and creative women in your life! This year's event focuses on ending violence against women. Take a look at these appalling statistics on the UN website. On a happy note, in time for... Continue Reading →
Punxsutawney Phil has predicted an early spring. THANK YOU! I'm giving a shoutout to my mom, as this is one of her favorite holidays. She's been to Punxsutawney, PA, a few times, so has acquired a plethora of Phil merchandise. Pins, hats, magnets, you... Continue Reading →
Are you planning to volunteer on Monday as part of the MLK Day of Service? If you don't have plans yet, find an opportunity here. I'll be volunteering at a special Boston Children's Chorus concert. "An individual has not started living until he can rise above the narrow confines of his individualistic concerns to... Continue Reading →
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