I went to a costume party the night before my first 5k run ever. Not the smartest move. I know. As a nondrinker/smoker/recreational drug user I figured I’d be fine. I don’t want to tell you this next piece because ...
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Feed SubscriptionReader’s Digest Publishes an Article about TheGoodMuse and the Response is…WOW
On May 12th the June/July issue of Reader’s Digest hit the newsstands featuring a story about TheGoodMuse (page 51 – damn right memorized). Since that day I have been inundated by the most humbling, unbelievable response and I just wanted ...
Read More »My Volunteer Journal: Episode 55 – Nashville Flood Relief
I never go back home. Not just because of the expensive plane tickets. My family can be… difficult. My grandfather was one of the only consistent people in my life, thus the tribute when he departed. But I wanted to ...
Read More »My Volunteer Journal: Episode 53 – Trash for Teaching
Do not confuse the title as I have when telling people about this adventure. It’s not trash for teachers or teaching trash or trashy teachers. I’m pretty sure that last one is a movie of sorts. No. Trash for Teaching ...
Read More »12 Easy Ways to Volunteer for the Environment
This Earth Day I thought I would give you something to do so you can avoid watching another tree planting ceremony (it’s just as painful live as on TV – don’t kid yourself). Get out and actually make a difference ...
Read More »My Volunteer Journal: Episode 51 – Streetwalking for the Greater Good
One of the most head slapping-ly logical groups I helped last year was Food Forward. Their brilliant concept boils down to – You have fruit trees in your yard that need picking. We have hungry people in LA. We will ...
Read More »50 Volunteering Projects in One Year – The Conclusion of Mission 50
I’m sorry. Not just for the title of this project which was…mmm…lacking… but because it’s taken me so long to summarize my volunteering experience. I kind of got back handed by life about a week after I cut my hair ...
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