May! May! May! It’s here. I love May. It signals flowers and plants and freshness to me and of course here on It’s Just Life the first of the month means it is time for Comments for a Cause. This past month we shared a Continue reading →
The Gift of Giving
People who volunteer tend to experience fewer aches and pains. Giving help to others protects overall health twice as much as aspirin protects against heart disease. People 55 and older who volunteer for two or more organizations have an impressive 44 percent lower likelihood of Continue reading →
Weekend Recap? Here You Go!
A quick post today to share just a few photos of what was going on with me this weekend. Lots of family time which makes my heart so happy. First up—I did Meals on Wheels with Aaron. His company, Cisco, encourages community service and actually Continue reading →
The Perfect Volunteer Job
I may have found the perfect volunteer job. Seriously. If I counted up all the organizations and volunteer positions I have had over the years I would probably be surprised. From Navy Relief Society to PTO to Habitat for Humanity to Meals on Wheels the Continue reading →
Ordinary Like Me
Sometimes I just need to hear the words again to be reminded that even ordinary people like me can make a difference. It’s true, you know. It really is. Ordinary people like me can do extraordinary things sometimes. Oh I am not saying that I Continue reading →