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One thing you should do in crazy times
As of this writing, we are living in crazy, crazy times: Economic distress, a raging and never-ending pandemic, venomous political polarization, and rampant out-of-control media fanning the flames. It is enough to drive pure desperation, hopelessness, and anger. You are left feeling like there is no viable path forward to a normal, happy life. But…
Read MoreIs 2020 the best year of my life?
I’m tiring of the endless chatter about how awful the year 2020 is. To the latest negative news that’s reported, someone inevitably responds with “Cuz 2020.” The amount of online dialog about how lousy this year has been is staggering. With every passing day, there seems to be some new low that only reconfirms how…
Read MoreA Pack of Volunteers Keep Canine Pet Rescue Running Smoothly / by Carol Morgan
Gone to the dogs, German Shepherd dogs to be exact. Canine Pet Rescue (CPR) is a 501c3 non-profit animal rescue focused on saving German Shepherds from high kill shelters in the South. This 100 percent volunteer organization saves more than 125 dogs each year by finding them a perfect fur-ever home. It takes a pack…
Read MoreTeach You What I Didn’t Know: 5 Tips to Get You Writing / by Meg Nocero
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu In the Beginning As a child, I always wanted to be a writer. I suppose in reality I was as I would spend hours each week creating stories. To bolster this creative path, my family loved to go to the movies, attend the…
Read MoreLiving in the present / by Todd Schnick
You often hear people ask us to “be present,” or “be in the now.” But what does this actually mean? Different things to different people. This is my personal list of how I practice living in the present, and like everything else, it does get easier with practice. I thought I’d share with you. This…
Read MoreWhat is Philanthropic Planning? Why Do I Need a Lawyer? / by Tony Madonia
Individuals who have vast wealth often want to do something for their communities, which is usually best accomplished through philanthropic giving to specific charities by way of establishing either a trust fund or a foundation. However, trust funds can be complicated financial instruments with significant legalities associated with the use of assets. Trusts and foundations…
Read MoreKeys to daily survival / by Todd Schnick
I recently jotted down this list one morning, as I was thinking ahead towards my day. This is a simple checklist how I get through the day in a way that leaves me content and ready to rest. If I achieve these things, I’m positioned to have a pretty fine and successful day: 1. Empathy…
Read MoreBenefits of Donating Stock to a Private Foundation / by Anthony Madonia
Donating cash to a private foundation is a great way to provide funds to various causes supported by the foundation. As a donor you receive an income tax deduction for the amount contributed up to 30% of your adjusted gross income. However, giving cash is not the only way to contribute to a private foundation.…
Read MoreThe Obligation to Live Your Life / by Bill Wooditch
Sequestered in an upstairs parlor at 7th and Market Street in Philadelphia, Thomas Jefferson put quill to parchment and began to draft the Declaration of Independence. The week had been steamy hot, and as the humidity increased, its suffocating tentacles surrounded one of the Founding Fathers – the gentleman from Virginia. Jefferson embodied brilliance. He…
Read MoreDetox and Awaken to Creativity / by Meg Nocero
You and I are currently experiencing the “dog days” of quarantine. Did you know that the word “Quarantine” is a term derived from the Italian word quaranta? Originally, it meant 40 days of isolation to control an outbreak of a contagious disease. Today, the word is still used to describe this COVID-19 pandemic where communities are asked…
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