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Global Write-a-thon

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Added by Shawna on December 7, 2008 at 6:30am — 1 Comment

Let them know they are not forgotten

When writing your letters and cards this season, consider adding a few names to your list. Amnesty International o… Continue

Added by Shawna on December 6, 2008 at 6:00pm — 2 Comments

Little Red Virtual Kettle

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Added by Shawna on December 1, 2008 at 8:00pm — 3 Comments

Halloween Cusine!

As you may know, my most favorite role in the world is that of Auntie! Well, interesting things usually happen on Halloween, this year I thought I would help things along. My treats for my niece and nephews: One piece of Cranberry leather One wrapped sani-wipe [to de-goo their little fingers] One package of Emergen-C Kid's Health Do you know they were completely unimpressed?! Funniest… Continue

Added by Shawna on November 1, 2008 at 3:00pm — 6 Comments

1.29 Hip! Hip! Hoorah!

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Added by Shawna on November 1, 2008 at 2:30pm — No Comments

1.28 Smile at a teenager...

They will wonder what you are up to! This is one of may favorite ways to give. I find that unconsciously I can be peering suspiciously at this group of young folks who are often dressed for attention. So, this day I smiled. One girl honestly looked at me as though I… Continue

Added by Shawna on October 31, 2008 at 1:13pm — 3 Comments

1.27 Eye-Chee-WAA-WAA!

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Added by Shawna on October 5, 2008 at 7:00am — 2 Comments

1.26 Visited a friend in the hospital...almost

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Added by Shawna on October 4, 2008 at 6:30am — 2 Comments

1.25 Let them walk

People Walking Today I slowed to a stop so that a woman could walk across the street. She was standing at a corner, so it was all fair and legal. She hesitated. I don't blame her. I often wond… Continue

Added by Shawna on October 3, 2008 at 5:30am — 2 Comments

1.24 Tithing...and so it goes

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Added by Shawna on October 2, 2008 at 5:30am — 1 Comment

1.23 Tithing

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Added by Shawna on October 1, 2008 at 5:00am — 2 Comments

1.22 Donation for a Cause

In the past I have not been big on donating money. This giving thing has me thinking differently. It is more that I am conscious in my giving. I was troubled by the recent scheduled execution of a man who had 7 of the 9 witnesses recant their testimony. Yet, the execut… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 30, 2008 at 11:10am — 1 Comment

1.21 Did the dishes

She likes to watch me was dishes I have decided to wash more dishes by hand. Here is the thing, a lot of cleaning is going into dishes BEFORE putting them in the dishwasher. Plus, lately dishes just do… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 29, 2008 at 8:30am — 2 Comments

1.20 Asking for help

Trying on the dress I don't know about you but one of my challenges is asking for help. Sometimes I buy into the crazy notion that I am one of the those women who must single-handedly keep all the ba… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 28, 2008 at 8:30am — No Comments

1.19 Joined a Friend's Cause

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Added by Shawna on September 27, 2008 at 5:00am — No Comments

1.18 Tried to donate blood...again

Donate blood in a blood bank I have to giggle, today [9/26] it has been my intention to donate blood. Seemed like a good idea each time it has come to mind. Officially, I have donated once, though it was s… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 26, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments

1.17 Expressing Appreciation

He deserves a pat on the back I have a wonderful man in my office who worked 4 doubles this week to help cover shifts for a vacationing co-worker. I have thanked him and given him extra breaks, because… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 25, 2008 at 8:00pm — No Comments

1.16 Weight Watchers

Weight Watchers A friend of mine is struggling with loosing weight. I offered to join Weight Watchers or a similar program with her to loose weight. Now, yes, I could loose a few pounds myself but… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 25, 2008 at 11:00am — No Comments

1.15 Goldfish Plant

Nematanthus gregarius A few months ago our therapeutic recreation department held its annual plant sale. I bought a beautiful plant whose name I fell in love with: Goldfish Plant. I took the plant to my office,… Continue

Added by Shawna on September 25, 2008 at 5:13am — 4 Comments

1.14 Takes A Village

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Added by Shawna on September 23, 2008 at 7:30am — 4 Comments

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after all the running around yesterday, i rested most of the day today. i did venture out late this afternoon to pick up a few things at Walmart, where i donated to the Children's Miracle Network collection can at the checkout stand. i also sent a...
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wheelejo Read a quotw today thought would share, " We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give".- Winston Churchill
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Hello friends: My first day was full of sending cards. I also wrote my outline for my IC management radio talk show. I congratulated a friend who is going to become a grandma for the first time. I thanked two of the woman who volunteer to help ...
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wheelejo commented on wheelejo's blog post 'Day 4'
Feel a little shorthanded in my reporting for today, I didn't do too much I was kind of tired and wiped out. So my main gives today were a few hours for the boys to swim, play ball and go workout.Then afterwards a trip through Little Caesars which...
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Does a smile count? A "Good evening"? You know, to a stranger, to the person in the gas station even if you are just passing by, walking. Anyway, today it was just my baby and me the whole day. So I guess my baby was the receiver today of all the ...
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Accompanied the guy I work for (or rather I took him) to a movie. I am a Caregiver, taking care of this guy who's paralyzed from the neck down. Been taking care of him for the last 2 years (yes, every single day), yet we have nothing in common LOL...
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Hi Jane: Thanks for this information. A great gift! I passed it on to my friend Juli, who starts chemo tomorrow. She was very appreciative. Thanks again! Keri
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Returned2You was "Thank you for cleaning my room mom, it looks nice." That came w/a hug & kiss (he is 12 yrs old). You know how rare those kisses can be!
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Returned2You Today my gift was to my son Daytona. I cleaned his room for him without asking him to do it first and without nagging. him. My gift back..
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Today was an ok day. It snowed last night, which was kind of fun for the holiday season. My gift today to Chris today was to leave him be when he was upset about something. He took a ride in his car, and I wanted to call him to make sure he was o...
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