local food for all, please!

Bwah ha ha... it's that time of year again!

What time of year is that?

"It's SPOOKY to be hungry" time, that's what! 

The Asbury Angells have set up this month for gathering non-perishable foods for a local food bank, so I'm definitely participating.

I'm regarding it as sharing the wealth of my Senior SNAP. 

I took a bag with six cans with me to Asbury Memorial Church today.

And guess what?

Mine was the first contribution on the stage in Holliday Hall!

I could just feel Miss Virginia beaming at me... (smile!).

This time was all beans, but I will bring soups next week.

I'm so thankful to have food to spare.

it isn't just one thing that's important

That was my thought about the question posed by the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation in their survey.

The survey was in honor of this being the 25th Anniversary of the NMSF. 

They presented this list of six items and asked which was most important.

"historic shipwrecks and cultural heritage sites

diverse marine wildlife

healthy underwater habitats and coral reefs

recreation (i.e., surfing, kayaking, fishing)

conservation of natural resources

marine science research"

I was to only choose one, then write why I chose it.

 

Instead, I sent the following message.

 

"Without healthy underwater environments, there is no marine wildlife, there are no sports and recreation opportunities on waterways, and there would be no marine research with its benefits toward life on land."

 

I'll be curious if I get a response, other than the proffered sticker. 

 

Meanwhile, I have done my part by emphasizing that no one thing exists apart from the others, as all are part and parcel of each other.

a mitzvah for the oceans

No, I am not Jewish, but I am human and I believe in giving back to the sea.

That's why I participated in the Reverse Tashlich event sponsored by the Savannah Jewish Federation last Sunday.

Today, it occurred to me that I should commemorate that here, in my blog of good deeds, as well as on my beach.

The mitzvah we all performed that day was this: the removal of human trash from the dunes, the shore, and the water's edge.

Amazingly, there were over 120 of us that came and gathered more than 65 pounds of non-biodegradable bits of plastic, confetti, and other trash.

What an excellent way for entire families, including so many children, to show their appreciation of the life-giving force of our oceans! 

Good for us... even better for the Atlantic Ocean and all the other waters that it touches.

I am so glad I was there.

(smile!) 

food for all, please

Again, I am standing with the AARP Foundation to help end senior hunger.

 

All people, regardless of age, should have access to food.

 

In this first-world nation, it is appalling how many must still choose between sustenance for their bodies or medicines for their health.

 

I will continue to donate 4000 Reward Points toward this program every time I see this icon on the AARP website.

 

I am so blessed to qualify for Senior SNAP so I at least don't have to worry about my next meal, or the one after that.

 

i thank You, God.

i'm wishing...

That line is from a song in some Disney movie...

"I'm wishing

for the one I love

to find me

tonight"

Such sweet song!

Perfect as I have made another 4000-point donation toward the AARP Wish Of A Lifetime Foundation for someone to have their dream come to life.

Here's hoping the best for them!

c'mon congress, get the message!

Subject: Send a letter.

Tell Congress: Funding our national marine sanctuaries is essential!

Friend,

I wrote a letter for the Action Network letter campaign to tell Congress: Funding our national marine sanctuaries is essential!

Can you join me and write a letter? Click here.

 

Thank you!!!

help for the 4th grade!

I've received three emails from my great-nephew and one from his teacher.

White Bluff Elementary School needs help with classroom supplies.

Would I please help out?

Of course!

I decided to be extra generous, as Bert recently had his 9th birthday... which I missed.

My initial pledge to this charitable request was for two $30 gift cards for his class.

That's partly because they gave me a discount, charging just $50 for the two.

That gained him 2 points toward a gift that required 4 points.

That's fine, someone else could help out, right?

But, during the checkout process, the company offered another deal: one $20 gift card for the teacher, 2 points for Bert...

Sold!!!

Now his birthday gift is done, with no shopping required of me.

What a win, all the way around!!!