Tag Archives: citizen

Never doubt the compassion of strangers

Posted on June 26, 2014 by Stef

I adore walking outside in the gorgeous summer months. During my daily outdoor endeavors I often pass runners and cyclists, parents with children, humans with pups. I smile at each of these beings, and continue on my merry way. Occasionally, … Continue reading →

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#10: Go on a peace walk

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Stef

When I was a child, my mom was very active in a church community. As a result, my sister and I attended weekly Sunday School classes, participated in Vacation Bible School each summer, and stayed at sleep-away church camp when … Continue reading →

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#3: Volunteer with Project Homeless Connect

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Stef

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

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Stef

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

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Stef

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

Posted on August 8, 2012 by Stef

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

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Stef

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

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Stef

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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