Do you wake up every morning and say "I'm going to change the world today!"? Most of us would feel a bit grandiose saying that, yet many of us really DO want to change the world, we DO want to make a difference. And we often feel discouraged and disheartened at our inability to do that.  Read more

Many people volunteer to work with charity organizations. It is a chance to help your chosen charity by the giving of your time and skills, and also getting something back in return. If you want to help a charity, and you don't have much money to give in the way of donations to your chosen charity, why not consider volunteering?   Read more

What is the best way to get connected? Being Interactive. This means you get involved and stay involved with people without there having to be a problem or situation that gets you started. You will then know what is happening around you. You will know your neighbor’s names. What concerns your friends and community members have. And at the same time, don’t be shy about your own goals and needs. Make sure other people know what you are thinking and planning. The more you know about your community and the more people know about your goals, the more successful they and you will be.
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Even in these days of multi-tasking, it may seem strange to put exercise and community together in the same sentence. How we accomplish that is when my husband, Steve, and I take walks together. We are able to get out in nature; see beauty; get in touch with our muse; burn up some calories; have walking meditations; have delightful and insightful conversations; and clean-up the public road.  Read more

There are many people who like to help with charities. For these people it is good to know if the charity where they work is doing some good. This is where charity ratings can help. These ratings let people know how well the charity is performing. From these ratings you can get an idea if you want to help the charity.  Read more