This for That
One key (and essential) component of free market is getting this for that. I will give you my time (and effort) and you will give me money. I will give you this item, and you will give me (yes) money. Read More …
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In One Box
You can sort things, in one box or another, just like… Ideas. thoughts, and beliefs. Legos – the ones that are just basic pieces or the ones that have a particular purpose, as part of the Millennium Falcon, Santa’s Village Read More …
It Takes Volunteers
To pull off community events it takes many people, making time and effort – in other words, it takes volunteers. Those who… Donate their time. Donate their resources. Donate their information. Donate their team’s time (and pay them, too.) Donate Read More …
Stay Where You Are
Sometimes, the best thing you can do is to stay where you are. be an advocate for what you know. be able to lend your experience. be a part of the growth and the change. be a leader, a volunteer, Read More …
On Your Own
You can be on your own, but not alone. It’s not easy. It can be lonely. It’s nice to see a familiar face. In the end… there are usually more people than you thought you knew…and you are not on Read More …
Closing In
The things around us are actually closing in. Crowded spaces. Tree still up. Christmas presents all around. It can be a bit overwhelming, right? There hasn’t been nearly enough time to integrate everything into the house, making room, squeezing in Read More …
With Bells On
Today, I was able to volunteer an hour, just an hour of my time to ring the Salvation Army bell, and literally did so, with bells on …my red velvety Santa hat. It was ring, ring, tinkle-ling…while I was singing Read More …
Odds Improve
Unlike the lottery, which encourages more and more participants, if there is a fixed number of tickets available, odds improve with the more chances you buy. It isn’t exponential improvement, but additive. I know, it’s math and statistics, something we Read More …
Worth Trying
There are a number of things that (hopefully) in your life, you will think are worth trying. Rock climbing – indoor or out (in if you don’t have an expert to guide you) Parasailing Water skiing Public speaking Holding an Read More …
If You Could
A ton of options to follow this phrase, but I will start with a few, you can fill in the rest and let me know. If you could: _______ (would you?) Go back in time and change one event in Read More …