A New Year is upon us. The past year has been good for my family and me. Our daughter will get her Master of Social Work degree from the University of Southern California this May. Our son is getting a very good educational experience and more, spending his college Junior Year abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark. He is definitely enjoying it, and we would certainly recommend it to anyone considering doing that for their kids. We feel very fortunate: our family is better off than many many people in this world. We are living in a great area in Southern Arizona. We enjoy great weather, good friends, varied social life, and activities that keep our mind and body going. There is nothing more that we could ask for.
Of course, I worried nearly every day whether our daughter will be able to get a decent job after she graduates. I hoped that our son would not get into trouble or danger while touring around in different countries in Europe during his academic breaks. I thought about the economy of this country. I thought about all the people who are out of work and barely surviving. I believe that what it comes down to is that many more of us should volunteer more of their time for the people around their areas who are less fortunate.
One great thing about the Tucson area is that many people who relocate here are retired or semi-retired, and they do spend a lot of their time volunteering for various causes. I especially commend the 500 volunteers who run The WHITE ELEPHANT SHOP, at:
601 N. La Canada
Green Valley, AZ 85614
520.625.4119
Website: gvwhiteelephant.org
In 2008, the WHITE ELEPHANT SHOP distributed $1.4 million to over 130 different schools and charitable organizations.
I recommend everyone in the Southern Arizona area to frequent the White Elephant Shop, either by shopping or donating. This is for a great cause in the community.
Monday, January 11, 2010
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