This shop is the only one that doesn't have a brick-and-mortar location, because they are a food truck! For National Donut Day, Tupelo Doughnuts is "doughnating for donations," said owner Kimberly Payne. Payne said that "folks can donate any amount they want" to get a free donut. ...
So before dropping off your old toys, call ahead or check the website to verify the types of items the organization accepts and that you’ve cleaned or prepared them properly. If the charity can’t use what you have to donate, it’s likely they can refer you to somewhere else that can...
Blessing Boxes are little cabinets/boxes/cubby holes around town at area churches, schools, or homes that stay stocked with canned goods, shelf-stable foods, and hygiene products thanks to the generosity of community members. Anyone can donate to them at any time and anyone can come take what...
I just wanted to go home. “Carol, calm down. You’re being silly,” Julie said. But the urge just got stronger.“I’ve got to leave,” I said. “If you want to stay, you can get a ride back with anyone else tomorrow.” Julie stood up. “No, I’ll go with you,” she ...
Just as I’m finishing lunch it starts to pour; everyone else stays at the shelter for the moment, but I can’t possibly stop this early in the day, nor am I content to stop before Massachusetts today, so I head out into the rain rather than wait it out. The rain’s not too ...
I can’t really compare the systems dollar for dollar. I’m glad my kids had the benefit of suburban education, so the money the town sinks into the budget is worth it. For equity’s sake I wish there were county budgets rather than town budgets. I don’t find de facto segregation ...
I hope that someday if I serve as a spiritual director, I can inspire others to keep their physical and spiritual homes in order. Living with spaciousness and order, we provide a place to welcome others, all the while dwelling in it ourselves. ...
We are hoping you can swing by this Saturday, April 7 for our very first Modern Quilt Expo. It will be held at the First Congo Church on 19 Gloucester Hill Rd. New Gloucester, Maine. It will be very casual and fun – We will have approximately 60 modern quilts on display, and the...
and since I learned bits of German, Italian, and French on this trip, and also had a lot of opportunities to speak Spanish, I can feel my soul growing and expanding every time I travel. I met so many fascinating and inspiring people along my journey. The American perspective is only ...
food was underwhelming. We stayed at a friend’s gorgeous home a half block from the ocean.Her pool is surrounded by sky-high hedges where monk parakeets and hummingbirds can be found. It’s so tranquil, itwas hard to leave. One night, we went to a grand home onMiddle ...