3 years ago I wrote that the “War on Christmas” was a load of crap. Guess what? I was right then and I’m right now. And here’s why: Christmas is everywhere. There used to be 3 TV specials for Christmas- Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, Frosty the Snowman, and Charlie Brown Christmas. I lost count how many there were right… Read more »
On Saturday morning I did something new- I rang bells (well, one bell) for a Salvation Army kettle. It was a very rewarding experience and I’m already planning on volunteering next year. I’ve supported them all my life and here’s why: #1 The Salvation Army is an extremely well run charity. For decades they have been the gold standard on distribution… Read more »
Today is Giving Tuesday. You may have heard about this one- local radio stations in my area have been promoting this fairly heavily. The idea sprung from a joint project of a New York City based YMCA and a United Nations group in 2012 as a way to highlight charitable giving and was promoted heavily on Mashable. It has mushroomed… Read more »