Category Archives: Holidays

Wrapping it up with The Reading Connection

Posted on December 5, 2011 by Jane Collins

In December of 2005 I volunteered to gift-wrap for the Literacy Council of Northern Virginia and discovered that teenagers rule the world. Two pretty teens worked with me, and when they smiled, complete strangers stuffed the donation box with cash. Fast … Continue reading →

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‘Tis the Season for Giving

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Jane Collins

     Giving is down in both time and money, and need is up. That’s what several philanthropy studies are reporting, and given some of the depressing economic news, it’s not a huge surprise. Many charities, understandably, have stepped up their efforts … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks

Posted on November 26, 2009 by Jane Collins

I’ve just come back home after spending a few hours at a nursing home as part of the Holiday Project (www.holidayproject.org).  According to the team lead, 60% of people in nursing home never get visitors, even over the holidays.  So, … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, America

Posted on July 9, 2009 by Jane Collins

     July, I think, is our most patriotic month. Maybe it’s the explosion of fireworks on the fourth day, or that all of America turns red, white and blue, or that last weekend my husband and I were lucky enough to … Continue reading →

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Phone-ies

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Jane Collins

 There’s a special place in heaven for customer service representatives who work the other end of a phone line. I read an on-line story a few months back about how even the meekest of us can be abusive on the … Continue reading →

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Make a Joyful Noise

Posted on December 5, 2007 by Jane Collins

Every holiday season I get an email from The Holiday Project (www.holiday-project.org) chapter in my area inviting me to sing at a nursing home.  Figuring there was safety in numbers (i.e., someone in the group could actually sing and drown … Continue reading →

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