Today is Thanksgiving and I hope it is a lovely one for you, filled with laughter and love as well as something yummy in your tummy. Eat some turkey and pie for me — the reluctant, accidental vegan with so many food allergies I can hardly keep track. But at least I have me some…
With all the ranting this way and that about stores opening for Black Friday sales on Thanksgiving day, I got to wondering how you feel about all this. Is Black Friday a cultural institution, like pumpkin pie, or to put it the way one blog did, “where Satan goes for a time out”? Vote now!…
Pro-death: If you haven’t already heard, 31-year old Savita Halappanavardied in an Irish hospital last week because doctors refused to perform a life-saving abortion. She was already having a miscarriage. I’ll give you a minute to rage. Hate, hate, go away…: The last thing I did in high school was watch It’s a Mad, Mad,…
Putting together this year’s Mindful Giving List got me thinking. Where does charitable giving rank in your life? Do you do donate? I want to know!
With Thanksgiving in just a few days and the Black Friday countdown ticking away the minutes to the mass-consumer orgy, you know it’s time for my annual Mindful Giving List. Call it a clarion call from outside the din. Call it a reminder about “the reason for the season.” Or, just call it perspective. As…
When I think about Thanksgiving, I think about The Sin City Siren’s annual Mindful Giving list. Like last year, I’m going to be focusing on local charities (or those who have a big local impact). But I want you to help! Do you have a favorite local charity or group that deserves some love this…
As I reached for a warmer blanket for the bed this week, I was reminded that in no time we’ll be getting ready for roast beast (of the meat or non-meat varieties) on Thanksgiving. And when I think about Thanksgiving, I think about The Sin City Siren’s annual Mindful Giving list. Like last year, I’m…
Here’s something from the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth: Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth’s 5th Annual Plastic Food Drive October 14th thru November 23rd, 2011 Teenagers should NOT have to eat out of garbage cans or dumpster dive – Especially on Thanksgiving Day! Over 300 teenagers need your help during this holiday season. One Gift…
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