Community Voice

What Returning Your Shopping Cart Says About You

Most of us have had the moment. You load groceries into the trunk, close the hatch, and look down at the shopping cart like...

What is the definition of home?

I often ask myself a simple, yet personal question: Where am I from? It sounds straightforward, but isn’t for me. I’ve lived in two...

I’m Dreaming of a White-ish Christmas

I’m dreaming of a White Christmas. Sort of. It’s pretty simple: I like the look of fresh snow on the ground at Christmas time. But,...

Contemplating Contemplation

Recently, I was contemplating contemplation. “When did contemplation begin?” I asked myself.  Contemplation likely began when early man became self-aware. Of course you may...

I Think I’m Getting Old

How old? I’m so old that if I wanted to watch television, I had to stand up, walk across the room, and pull on a...

Give to Get: Building a Great Community

I had to buy a stamp in order to mail a letter. Can you believe it’s up to 73 cents per stamp?  But I digress.  Heading...

Love: What Exactly Is That?

It’s February! That means Valentine’s Day is here, and love is in the air.  But what, exactly, is love? That’s a question that has been...

Maybe 2025 Will Be a Good Year After All

      In these troubling times, it’s pretty easy to look at the news and see nothing but gloom, doom, and contention. But,...

A Letter to the Community about Creating Heart Warming Moments

Dear Friend, It's Me, Donna. In a few days it will be Christmas. By the time you read this, we'll be into the new year....

The Timeless Relevance of the Serenity Prayer

Few words have offered as much comfort and clarity as the simple, profound lines of the Serenity Prayer. Its beauty lies in its brevity...