Volunteering is such a win-win situation. It helps keeps me vibrant and it helps the receiving organization reach its goals. But I’m very judicious with my volunteer time. I say no frequently without feeling guilty. I really can’t be a productive or effective volunteer if I feel obligated, really don’t want to be there and/or feel angry. So I always think about ROI when deciding whether to volunteer for a person, entity or organization. ROI = return on investment. Will the time I invest be ...
Steps – and Phone Calls – Make a Difference
When it comes to losing weight or eating more healthfully, every small step adds up to make a big difference. Persistence with small steps means you'll eventually reach your goal. The same analogy applies to membership campaigns for Public Radio, my second passion behind cooking/eating/baking/reading about food. Every phone call – or online pledge – no matter how small, does contribute to the overall financial goal for the Spring Pledge Drive. Like the one going on at WJCT in ...
Bipartisan Shortbread Bars
After hearing President Obama’s address last week, I decided to make a batch of Bipartisan Shortbread Bars. I felt it was the least I could do to show support for everyone working together to accomplish great things. Besides, this recipe holds personal significance. Flashback January 19, 2009. I was driving and listening to this NPR story on All Things Considered about the Inaugural Dinner. I had to pull over and make a note: GET RECIPE NPR OBAMA BARS. Michelle Obama’s Shortbread Cookies were ...