Random Thoughts

Help someone today. You don’t need a lot to be helpful – you just need intention .  You don’t need to be rich – let the rich people help with MONEY.  Find something YOU can help with. ·          Is it time ?  Do you have TIME that you could put aside to volunteer for an organization? ·          Is it a talent ?  Can you play the piano and entertain nursing home residents? ·          Is it a resource ?  Are you willing to donate blood at the Red Cross? ·          Is it a skill ?  Can you cook a meal for a hungry neighbor? This winter I am helping others by giving WARMTH.  For the past few years I have collected sweaters, coats, mittens, hats, and scarves to hand out to homeless people.  I get many of them from the group Freecycle.  David and I sometimes make coffee...

“Gotta find my purpose – gotta find me.” That’s always been one of my least favorite songs from “Avenue Q”. Just never resonated. Then yesterday, it popped into my head (and won’t leave). I think it is because I kinda sorta realize my PURPOSE. And it aligns so well with David’s. I think it might be why we make such an excellent pair/team. Let me just say, I don’t think I have ever really believed in “purpose”. Never really thought anyone had a specific mission or goal to accomplish during their limited time on earth. But maybe I was wrong. Yesterday a man’s car died while at the stop light in front of our house. We were outside working in the yard, and noticed him get out and try to push the car in the direction of a neighbor’s driveway. He was alone, and pushing a car by yourself is tough. So of course, we both ran over to help push and offered our driveway as a landing point. That’s just what we DO. We don’t think about it. Don’t question it. If someone needs ...