I am only one, but still I am one; I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; I will not refuse to do the something I can do.~ Helen Keller  Children are never too young to learn the... Read more >>

As the owner of a house cleaning business, I often complete in home estimates in beautiful, expensive homes, located on gorgeous streets in absolutely breathtaking neighborhoods. Too... Read more >>

This year, over 182,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While technologies to detect and combat the cancer grow increasingly effective, there is still no cure. Fortunately, organizations... Read more >>

My brother, Larry, was a special, brave soul. Larry, one short year ago, found what he thought was a nasty sore on his foot. Sadly, it was melanoma cancer. Lar, as I affectionally always called him,... Read more >>

Although there are several exciting things we are anticipating as a family, my heart continues to be heavy for the people of Haiti. I sit down at my computer and could watch video footage on CNN for... Read more >>

No matter what organization you decide to make a donation to, here are several tips to ensure you give wisely. Budget for giving. Plan your philanthropic activities right into your budget just as... Read more >>

United we stand as a country. It seems fitting to me that United Way’s tag line is LIVE UNITED. We are all interdependent so need each other. This organization really seems to understand that... Read more >>

History and Hollywood are filled with stories of ordinary men rising to extraordinary heights. Their stories are as similar as they are different. There is danger lurking and a woman involved. There... Read more >>

It wasn’t the telemarketer’s fault. But I had received mail from her organization the day before, the third piece in ten days. So I had to say something. Could she tell me what percent... Read more >>

This summer is far from an ordinary summer for Pakistan. In the wake of heavy monsoon rains which began late in July, the 2010 Pakistan flood has claimed lives, destroyed homes, farm land, and major... Read more >>