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#3: Volunteer with Project Homeless Connect
I have written before about how my mom had my sister and I volunteering at very young ages. At 3 and 5 years old, my sister and I were riding along with my mom as she delivered meals to shut-ins. (I … Continue reading
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#79: Try cheese curds
Every environment has its peculiarities. Fifteen years ago, when I moved to the state I now call home, I had to learn the quirks of my new locale. It wasn’t long before I realized that a sizable population of the … Continue reading
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#42: Visit the State Capitol building
A few days ago I was having lunch with a friend, and the topic of travel surfaced in our conversation. She shared some stories from Mexico, and I spoke of my love for cities. I’ve had the good fortune to … Continue reading
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#15: Participate in National Night Out
Ten years ago this month, my sweetie and I moved in our current home. Within a few weeks we had met our immediate neighbors, and over the next few months I made an effort to stop and chat with a … Continue reading
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#4: Read the Declaration of Independence
I was an excellent student throughout the bulk of my academic career. While not super-crazy-smart like many of my friends, I possessed enough intelligence to do well in educational realms – provided I added considerable effort to the mix. From … Continue reading
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#30: Become CPR/AED certified
My mom is an incredible woman. Among the many very wise things she did as a parent was infuse the spirit of caring, compassion, and volunteerism in my sister and I – through her words and her actions. Growing up, … Continue reading
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