The MLK Jr. Day of Service is next Monday, on his birthday. Visit this site, plug in your zip code under "Find a Project," and find a service opportunity near you. Volunteering on Monday will make a difference to people in your community and you will feel great in the process. It's a win-win... Continue Reading →
Thank you to sistas Oprah and Octavia for being candid about their childfree status lately. In a recent interview in the Hollywood Reporter, Oprah talks about Gayle writing down future children's names in 7th grade, while she was daydreaming about being Martin Luther King. When I read this, I thought "Yes!" Not that I... Continue Reading →
Are your credit cards smoking after a busy Black Friday and Cyber Monday? There's one day left: Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday. The great thing about Giving Tuesday is that you don't have to spend money if you're all tapped out. You can also give the gift of time. Two of my favorite holiday traditions... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I volunteered at a rooftop farm called Higher Ground Farm. It's run by two people (a very nice couple), and they started planting tomatoes, herbs, and greens this past July. Even though I don't know much about gardening, I enjoy volunteering for gardening projects because... Continue Reading →
I recently spent a weekend in a monastic community. In early spring, I read an article about a monastery in Cambridge. I was intrigued because my mother has stayed at a monastery in western NY a few times over the years. The idea of escaping the concrete jungle for some quiet, reflective time appealed to... Continue Reading →
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