Just before he retired in 2015, David Johansen began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity through his church, St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church. Once a month a team of volunteers from the church goes to work on a Habitat home under construction.It didn’t take long for David to … [Read more...] about Using His Hands To Build Homes… And Hope
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It All Starts With The Perfect Glass
John Burgin loves a good story. As his family’s unofficial historian, he collects and appreciates family artifacts and anecdotes. He’s interested in everyone else’s stories too, demonstrating an honest interest in getting to know the people and the community around him. It’s … [Read more...] about It All Starts With The Perfect Glass
Encourage Reluctant Bathers
There are all kinds of reasons someone might be hesitant to take showers. If you find that your loved one is not bathing as regularly as you feel necessary, here are some suggestions.1. Be patient. Avoid escalating conversations that can make them more resistant to … [Read more...] about Encourage Reluctant Bathers
Need A Furry Companion But Not Ready To Adopt? Consider Fostering.
While each organization that works to foster animals may have their own guidelines or orientations, there are some similarities between them. First, foster parents are not responsible financially for the animals; food, medical care, and supplies are provided and/or covered by the … [Read more...] about Need A Furry Companion But Not Ready To Adopt? Consider Fostering.
Calling Paradise Home: From Louisville to New Mexico
In 1931, Georgia O’Keeffe first laid eyes on the stark and enchanting terrain of Abiquiu, New Mexico. She was so taken with the rugged and tranquil vistas, with paths peppered in glistening rocks and bones, with the sandstone mesas and buttes, that she made it her home for more … [Read more...] about Calling Paradise Home: From Louisville to New Mexico