We all shine...in our own way.

In the heart of most, if not all human beings, lies the desire to connect. So many people are dismissed on a daily basis.  Our reasons  range from being so busy, to thinking another is somehow less.  This is probably deep-seeded, but false. So, maybe we all ought to look a little deeper and realize what we are missing. Make a ripple and see what happens.

Can you spell FRANKEN-FOODS?

I don't know about you, but I am really dashed by the fact that I-522 did not pass! We have gotten information about how bad some foods and beverages are for our health. Many companies have removed trans-fats and high-fructose corn syrup from their products. Yeah! Yet we are looking at letting genetically modified foods be acceptable.  When is this garbage, which affects our health, ok? I, for one will continue to fight for our food being as clean as possible. California has tried to have this labeling and got defeated just like we did. Did you know that only $550 dollars came from Washington in all that 21 million to defeat the measure. All I can say is get involved, get educated and make a ripple for us all.  See what happens.

Rake leaves while the sun shines

The last month seems to have gone by in a week! Summer heat has given way to shivers, green...ish lawns are now covered with snow one day and leaves and pine needles the next. Burrr! Thanks to Kris Crocker for her work on the coat drive. For a person not driven by winter sports, these next few weeks are a time for last-minute raking and yard work. For those fortunate enough to have these yards, it feels like a good and bad deal. We are so lucky to have a yard. There are plenty who have no yard to complain about.Thank goodness for the Salvation Army and the Union Gospel Mission who help care for those without homes and yards. So when you are sitting in your warm house musing about what you didn't get done in your yard, be thankful. When you see those commercials for Salvation Army and Union Gospel Mission, grab your checkbook and send a few dollars to those who would give anything to have all those leaves to clean up.  Make a ripple and see what happens.

Trick or Treat... one day late

Well, as usual, I am a day late and a dollar short.  I am not a huge fan of Halloween. It must be my inner dentist, who knows. My idea of a trick is something that makes me wonder "How did you do that?" My idea of a treat is either something I shouldn;t eat or getting a massage. However, in this year of change, I'd love to see the trick of kids always having enough to eat and the treat of assisting our education system. Clue: donating to any food campaign and volunteering at your local school.

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