I am not complaining. I am lucky enough to have what I need. All I need is enough. I celebrate my family every day. I have a wonderful, loving husband, three amazing children, who are always in my thoughts.
It's important to live every day as if it will be your last. Take risks. Be spontaneous. Have fun.
We talk a lot about saving the planet, about the short-comings of our politicians. But now. It is time to get serious.
Check on the elders in your neighborhoods. Show a smile to everyone you meet. Be kind. Do the right thing. Sitting in a building every Sunday worshipping a deity may make you feel better, but few people put their faith into action. We have become a "ME" society.
There are desperately poor people in this country...the richest nation on the planet. It is not their fault. We need to recognize that fact. In order to effect change in this country it will take all of us. All of us. Charity toward others seems to lost on many people.
I know this is a rambling, disorganized post. But. That's just how I fly. We all need to step out of our own comfortable boxes and take a look around. What you find in many places may not be pretty. What do we do? Give a dollar to the homeless man on the corner. Don't assume he is a drunk, or a drug addict.
Food is the most basic human need. I am lucky enough to have the opportunity to make a small contribution. I will be swimming the Mackinac Straits next summer to raise money for Gleaners Community Food Bank in Detroit. Yes. It's something I have always wanted to do. But spending at least five hours in the water every day is really not fun. I am not a wealthy person, but my life is rich. Please go to my donor page and donate. Every penny counts. If you're wealthy. If you have more than you need, please be generous.
www.gcfb.org/MackStraits. Let's feed some people!
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