Christmas in July: Operation Giving Back Style

Last December, I shared with you my personal mission to give back to my community in a meaningful way. A result of my love for volunteering and supporting others combined with my guilt after indulging in some Black Friday shopping, … Continue reading

OGB: Days Twenty, Twenty One, and Twenty Two

Three more days down, three more good deeds done! On Tuesday, I adopted a kindergarten classroom in the Boston Public Schools. While I can’t deliver everything until after the holiday break, I’ve already purchased a veritable truckload of Kleenex, crayons, … Continue reading

OGB: Days Thirteen – Nineteen

My oh my how I have been slacking on the OGB updates!!!  However, the mission rolls on, and has included the following: Cleaning up the trash on roads in my neighborhood. Armed with a bounty of trash bags and heavy-duty … Continue reading

OGB: Days Ten, Eleven, Twelve

Three more days; three more good deeds: On Saturday, I went out for brunch for the first time in 2 years or so. As I was eating, I noticed an older woman sitting by herself who looked happier than most … Continue reading