Archive - June 2007
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5 Minutes of Caring and
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5 minutes of caring
- Got the Flue?
by Sam Davidson,
June 29
Cool chimney sweeps care.
- What is Scleroderma?
by Sam Davidson,
June 28
June is National Scleroderma Awareness Month.
- Won't You Be My Neighbor?
by Leigh Piper,
June 27
Borrow sugar and prevent crime.
- Free Refills!
by Sam Davidson,
June 26
(1 comment)
Cheaper and better for the environment.
- Hooked on Books
by Sam Davidson,
June 25
And Fox in Socks.
- Sports 4 All
by Sam Davidson,
June 22
Your old gear is a welcome gift for someone else.
- Soak Up Safety
by Leigh Piper,
June 21
A quick review of water rules keeps everyone safe.
- The Digital Workload
by Sarah Greenfield,
June 20
Here's how to really make your computer work for you.
- Juneteenth
by Sam Davidson,
June 19
No, it's not how your teenager plans meetings.
- Like an Old Box
by Sam Davidson,
June 18
(3 comments)
Don't buy new boxes.
- Know Your Valve
by Sam Davidson,
June 15
(1 comment)
Familiarizing yourself with your shut-off valve will save you bunches.
- They Are the World
by Sam Davidson,
June 14
They are the children.
- Sit Down, Trade Up, Help Out
by Sam Davidson,
June 13
Goodwill and OfficeMax team up to reuse old chairs.
- What a Turn Off
by Sam Davidson,
June 12
As in what a turn off can mean for the environment.
- Darn Roots
by Sam Davidson,
June 11
Getting to the root of the problem is the best solution.
- A Box of Shoeboxes
by Sam Davidson,
June 8
(1 comment)
Ship your shoes via Soles4Souls.
- American Wasteland
by Sam Davidson,
June 7
(2 comments)
Look at what we throw away.
- Don't Pass Grass
by Jeff Rossini,
June 6
It pays to be lazy.
- Hunger Awareness Day
by Sam Davidson,
June 5
Spend a day hungry.
- Spare a Dime
by Sam Davidson,
June 4
Stop the cycle of poverty before it starts.
- Genie in a Bottle?
by Sam Davidson,
June 1
(2 comments)
Water is magical.
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more time on your hands
- Composting 101: Turning Waste into Haste
by Jeff Rossini,
June 29
We all know by now that eating locally and buying organic is the way to go - but even fair trade coffee produces waste that we toss into the garbage. Starting your own compost pile is a natural way to recycle that waste into something your garden will love.
- A Revolution of Love
by John Shults,
June 22
REVO is an expression and movement of love. It's a movement that seeks to inspire a generation to act for social justice. It's a movement that led me to believe and exist in love - to exist in a community of people seeking to inspire change and hope for an otherwise lacking continent.
- The Arts Do Not Discriminate
by Leigh Piper,
June 15
Blonde hair, blue eyes and a smile bigger than the gap between her two front teeth: that’s my friend Shelby. Though only six years old, Shelby has a love for life that is an inspiration to everyone she meets. I was lucky enough to meet her while volunteering at a VSA arts event for children with disabilities.
- Read a Book
by Sam Davidson,
June 8
(1 comment)
This may seem like a simple task, but chances are, you haven't read a book in a long time. Carve out an hour or so and make yourself smarter by reading something someone else wrote. You'll be a great conversation starter at parties.
- Rethinking the Offering
by Sam Davidson,
June 1
The words 'tithe' and 'offering' strike fear in the hearts (and wallets) of the religious and nonreligious alike. But when my faith community rethought what it meant to give, a local nonprofit benefited from the generosity of some churchfolk.
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