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A Book is Like a Garden…

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A Book is Like a Garden Carried in a Pocket – Chinese Proverb Book Give Away, Book Give Away, Book Give Away!! *hint* read all the way to the end. I was standing in the bookstore with 4 new books in my hands when a group of children, sitting in circle being read to, caught my eye.  In a flash, I knew I wanted to share my love of  books with you all.  I decided, right then and there, that I would start a monthly posting based around my favorite books from my childhood.  I also decided I wanted to give away a copy of each book I featured to one of you. You see, books were a HUGE part of my upbringing and I do mean HUGE!  Piles of books could be found around the house, weekly trips to

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Giving Back in 2010

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Over the past few years a little voice inside my head kept telling me I needed to do more – I needed to give back to the world around me.  I responded by giving my time and talents to local causes – Habitat for Humanity and Ridgefield Operation for Animal Rescue – to name two.  I loved it but as I got busier I found I had less time to give. At the end of 2009 I found myself pondering these questions – 1) who do I want to give back to and 2) how do I want to give back.  I knew pretty quickly on that I wanted to help women and children.  I ended up choosing two organizations – Save the Children and Grameen Foundation.  Both of these organization currently have an A rating with Charity Watch.  Save

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