A fresh coat of paint can be symbolic. It can represent a new beginning for a group of women on the road to living a life free of drug addiction. It is a sign of maturation in a young girl who moves from a bright pink bedroom with butterflies to a more conservative yellow featuring… Continue reading A New Coat of Paint With Meaning
Month: June 2013
Proud Moments of a Mentor
It has been almost four years since I enrolled to be a mentor in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. I remember that day like it was yesterday. The questions, the nerves, the butterflies, and the fears are unforgettable. I had no idea what I was getting myself into at the time and I definitely… Continue reading Proud Moments of a Mentor
Kickball and Reading Books Break Down Barriers
When you pull into the Autumn Woods apartment complex, you feel as if you have entered a different country. That country, in fact, is Myanmar (formerly called Burma). Men and women are walking about in traditional Burmese dress. Children are running around in bare feet while wearing clothes that are clearly hand-me-downs. The complex dumpsters… Continue reading Kickball and Reading Books Break Down Barriers
Greyhounds In The Park
We love animals, especially dogs. Greyhounds are a favorite. Greyhounds are a docile and easy-going breed of dog that make for great pets. We should know, we have adopted three retired racing greyhounds into our family over the years. Jag (racing name Jagged Puzzle) raced in Daytona, Florida before becoming a beloved member of our… Continue reading Greyhounds In The Park
A Cardinal Friend
Have you ever smiled so much that your face hurt? Experienced soreness in your cheeks from a "perma-grin"? I have and it happened this week. I had been in the car for more than twenty minutes after completing a volunteer experience when I realized that I will still smiling. I had such a great time… Continue reading A Cardinal Friend
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