New Year's Revolution

New Year's Day is traditionally a time for looking forward, when we resolve to make a fresh start, do better, try harder, live up to expectations.  But all too often these resolutions evaporate by the time we have cleared up the remains of the previous night's celebration and almost certainly by the time we head back to work (speaking from experience).

If nothing in the world around you changes--same old problems (wars, famine, injustice, disease, poverty) reported day in, day out on the news here's a thought.  As the world events unfold on your TV screen, bring about a New Year's Revolution.  Change your life by resolving to change the world!

The first thing you need is a plan of action.  Set targets for what you want to achieve.  Be ambitious.  But make sure that your plan is achievable.  Don't be afraid of failure.  Do something and try your best to succeed.

Wishing you a Happy New Year...Together Let's Make A Difference in 2010.

Holiday Recycling

CHRISTMAS CARDS...give your holiday greeting cards a future life by donating them to St. Jude's Ranch for Children, an organization for abused, abondoned, and neglected children.  The children earn money by removing the fronts of donated cards to make new ones sold in packets of 10.  This year's cards will be accepted through February 28, 2010.  Visit http://www.stjudesranch.org/ for donation and purchasing details.

REAL TREES...Wickman Garden's Christmas Tree Recycle Event  (Springfield, MO).  Wickman's is accepting trees now through January 13.  They request a $5 donation that will benefit the Kitchen, Inc.  The trees will be ground into wood chips which are available for FREE; bring your own container (great for gardens).  Mon-Sat 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sun 10:00 am - 5:00 pm.  Located at 1345 South Fort Avenue.

Visit http://www.earth911.com/ for recycling locations near you for various items (household, electronics, etc.).

TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE!