Step One--Buy A Homeless Person A Meal November 14, 2012
So I was back in IHOP, sitting not 20 feet from a homeless person, who was guarding all of his baggage and worldly possessions. IHOP, in downtown Orlando, is very kind to the homeless, and allows them to sit and rest and drink free coffee.
So during my meal with my friend, I asked the waitress to order a full meal for the man. That is one way I can help, even though it's very temporary.
I have also been searching on pinterest.com for homeless helping pins. There are ideas I can follow. Wish me luck. I am taking baby steps here.
When you go to buy your 20 pound Thanksgiving turkey in the frozen food aisle this week, pick up several more and take them to a shelter. That will add to the food they can serve next week for all of those who depend on us for their Thanksgiving meals.
Please leave comments/suggestions for how I can improve the lives of even a few homeless families in the future.
I'm going to enjoy my Thanksgiving Day meal at a local Chinese buffet. I'm very fortunate.
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Practicing Retirement Activities November 10, 2012
Practicing Retirement Activities November 10, 2012
Using this writing to reflect on and to plan for upcoming retirement has somehow restarted my social life. Friday after work, a group of my friends gathered at a restaurant to nibble, and snack, and use up over two hours of the evening. I don't recall the details of our conversations, but it was such a pleasant way to end the work week. It made me think that this would be on my list of future activities.
In the same way, I had breakfast with my son at the crack of dawn. When I returned home I planned a grocery shopping trip with my neighbor. By the time that was accomplished, I headed to my former school to their fall carnival, where I saw former teacher friends, students, and parents.
Now, my weekends are never that busy with fun. So it makes me think that searching for activities to occupy my time has put me in a frame of mind to be doing activities that occupy my time. Very ironic.
Tomorrow morning, Sunday, I'm having an early breakfast at IHOP with a friend, just to finish up this lovely weekend. My mind was not occupied with all the "what ifs" of my future; it was occupied with enjoying the company of others right now. This blog caused that.
You don't have to send me checks; I don't have to get a part-time job at Home Depot, and I don't have to call a plumber because I fixed my plumbing myself today also. Writing certainly brings out the best in me.
For now, I'm going to watch a few episodes of my favorite British show from the 1970s, "Upstairs, Downstairs," then go to bed. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone.
Don't forget to drop in and enjoy my pinterest creations.
Using this writing to reflect on and to plan for upcoming retirement has somehow restarted my social life. Friday after work, a group of my friends gathered at a restaurant to nibble, and snack, and use up over two hours of the evening. I don't recall the details of our conversations, but it was such a pleasant way to end the work week. It made me think that this would be on my list of future activities.
In the same way, I had breakfast with my son at the crack of dawn. When I returned home I planned a grocery shopping trip with my neighbor. By the time that was accomplished, I headed to my former school to their fall carnival, where I saw former teacher friends, students, and parents.
Now, my weekends are never that busy with fun. So it makes me think that searching for activities to occupy my time has put me in a frame of mind to be doing activities that occupy my time. Very ironic.
Tomorrow morning, Sunday, I'm having an early breakfast at IHOP with a friend, just to finish up this lovely weekend. My mind was not occupied with all the "what ifs" of my future; it was occupied with enjoying the company of others right now. This blog caused that.
You don't have to send me checks; I don't have to get a part-time job at Home Depot, and I don't have to call a plumber because I fixed my plumbing myself today also. Writing certainly brings out the best in me.
For now, I'm going to watch a few episodes of my favorite British show from the 1970s, "Upstairs, Downstairs," then go to bed. Have a wonderful Sunday everyone.
Don't forget to drop in and enjoy my pinterest creations.
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