Giving
« Previous EntriesA Little Tuesday Morning Inspiration from Tyler Perry
Tuesday, January 31st, 2012I saw this on Tyler Perry’s facebook page this morning and thought I’d share it with you. Hey everybody! This morning I woke and was so frustrated about all the stuff I’m dealing with, trying to get this studio open. I was about to open my mouth and start complaining when I remembered something that [...]
What is Charity?
Monday, February 28th, 2011I’ve been listening to the audiobook of Who Really Cares: The Surprising Truth About Compassionate Conservatism* by Arthur Brooks. The book came out several years ago but I’m just now taking the time to listen/read it. The purpose of the book was to look at charity (who gives and doesn’t give) in America based entirely [...]
10 Ways You Can Give This Season (without spending a lot of money)
Wednesday, December 22nd, 2010This Christmas Season my wife and I decided to forgo gifts for each other. We decided that we really don’t need anything. Instead, we are going to treat ourselves to a new mattress set sometime next year. We have been married over 17 years and have never had a good mattress. What we are doing [...]
Wow!
Thursday, December 16th, 2010What a guy…
Billionaires Who Have Taken the Giving Pledge
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010Have you heard of The Giving Pledge? Bill Gates and Warren Buffett created the pledge in order to get wealthy individuals and families to give away half of their estates. Below is a list of those who have taken the pledge so far. As you can see, these are some wealthy people. I might have [...]
Beth’s Fundraiser Update (She Still Needs Your Help)
Friday, July 16th, 2010Just thought I’d give you guys an update on Beth’s fundraiser for suicide prevention. I blogged about this last week. Unfortunately, the post got buried so lots of you probably didn’t see it. Anyway, I just want to remind you that she’s still looking for donations. When I posted about this, she had raised $400. [...]
Update on Beth’s Fundraiser – 64% of the Way There!
Wednesday, August 5th, 2009Thanks to all who contributed to Beth’s Fundraising efforts for the American Foundation of Suicide Prevention. She’s up to $965 or 64% of the way towards her goal of raising $1,500. There’s still time to help support Beth’s cause. Just visit her fundraising page and click on the box that says “Support Me.” Thanks for [...]
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