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Daily Question, November 19

How can I make a difference with anything I have that others might need?

  • Walter G

    I think by giving my full attention and time when a person is speaking with me, I never know what type of issues or challenges a person is going through maybe a smile or just the act of actually listing might make a difference

  • Christine

    The people in the elderly homes love it when I play the piano for them.

    • Javier Visionquest

      I’ve considered this until I realized there’s a motif of infidelity, alcoholism, and spousal abuse throughout much of the music I know

      • Mica

        Oops! Maybe you will be inspired to find new music – or not, Javier. Warm wishes to you. You still seem awfully dark these days as I look at you. 😜

        • Javier Visionquest

          Eh, that generation wrote a lot of this stuff. Thank you for your consideration, Mica; that for my complexion, too!

          • Mica
            Thanks, Javier - I didn't want to call you 'black' so as not to disrespect people of color. A friend made shopping bags with big red and green tables of 'bad' and 'good' words - "Black sheep" should be "Rebel"; "Blackball" should be "Ostracize"; "Black Box" should be "Box of unknown content" - I prefer "Mystery Box". "Black and Blue" should be "Bruised". "Black Friday" should be "Friday after Thanksgiving". "Dark" should be "Mysterious," "macabre," "sad" - Oh!! 'sad' would have communicated my c...

            Thanks, Javier – I didn’t want to call you ‘black’ so as not to disrespect people of color. A friend made shopping bags with big red and green tables of ‘bad’ and ‘good’ words – “Black sheep” should be “Rebel”; “Blackball” should be “Ostracize”; “Black Box” should be “Box of unknown content” – I prefer “Mystery Box”. “Black and Blue” should be “Bruised”. “Black Friday” should be “Friday after Thanksgiving”. “Dark” should be “Mysterious,” “macabre,” “sad” – Oh!! ‘sad’ would have communicated my concerns about your complexion, wouldn’t it?? “Indian summer” should be “Warm autumn” and 5 more.. Warm wishes –

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  • Hermann-Josef

    I try to remember that nothing belongs to me anyway.

  • Dusty Su

    Laughter, non-judgemental positive regard, safe spaces, vulnerability which leads to comfort to be yourself.

  • Kevin

    There’s little doubt that I have many things that other people may need. I pay attention to area human service organizations that are constantly assessing the needs of the people whom they serve. When their wish list or “needs lists” goes out to the wider community I try to respond in any way that I can.

    • Mica

      Thanks, Kevin – I think you have inspired me to donate to a couple of organizations that promise to double my gift now. I’ve been sluggish about responding.. 🙃
      Done – thanks so much Kevin – one org was going to give me note cards if I donated more than a certain amount, so I reduced my donation to a dollar less than that, but then I noticed that I could say ‘No’ to the gift cards, so I upped my donation. Thanks for giving me the gift of your answer as I start my day.

    • Dusty Su

      Your storage tubs come to mind, ha, ha. But seriously, I have no doubt you do respond wonderfully.

  • Michele

    By registering to become an organ and tissue donor one can help others in need.Tissue
    Also by donating blood,platelets,plasma too!

    Tissue Donation: Everything You Need to Know

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