A new friend and I planted a whole flower bed today, on Georges Island. I volunteered there as part of National Public Lands Day. My new friend was a high school student who is apprenticing with the National Park Service. He and I bonded over our cartilage piercings. We started talking piercings and then... Continue Reading →
9/11/11
I feel blessed that I don't personally know anyone affected by the 9/11 attacks. This past Sunday was a difficult day for many people. It being a day of service as well as a day of remembrance, I wanted to get out and do something. I heard about an art project being sponsored by... Continue Reading →
9/11 Day of Service
It's hard to believe that the 10th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks are upon us. I feel extremely fortunate that I don't personally know anyone affected by the tragedy. Did you know that 9/11 is a national day of service? I encourage everyone to take part! ...If not that day, sometime in September. You... Continue Reading →
MSPCA Walk for Animals
A couple of friends and I are participating in the MSPCA's Walk for Animals this year. I am excited to be walking (and hopefully raising a bit of money) to support what the MSPCA does: help and protect animals. I have really enjoyed volunteering there the past two years. Thousands of cats, dogs, rabbits,... Continue Reading →
Stopping to Prune the Roses
One of the jewels of the Emerald Necklace park system is the Kelleher Rose Garden. I found out about the Emerald Necklace Conservancy's weekly Tuesday with Roses volunteer program through Boston Cares a couple of years ago. Every Tuesday night in the summer, volunteers are invited to prune the roses, weed, and help in... Continue Reading →
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