community service and parenting

I was thinking about community service and parenting. Becoming a parent is the ultimate volunteer service. Parents commit 24 hours, 7 days a week at a minimum of 18 years. And they are not only helping their immediate family, they are raising citizens who will affect our local and global communities now and in the future.

Sending a big thank you to parents raising conscientious citizens! And gratitude to all who volunteer in their community!

the next great adventure

What do you think about death? Are you scared? Do you ignore it? I hope you don't mind me discussing it.

I don't think death should be taboo. Not that it's my favorite subject. But I lost my dad recently so I've been thinking a lot about it.

I don't think I'm scared of it. But it is not my time yet. I may feel differently when my end is near. I heard someone call it "the next great adventure" and that's how I like to think of it. If there is no life after death, I won't have anything to worry about. If I'm damned to hell, so be it. I think I live a decent life and I am not worried. I like to believe that our soul lives on in some form or another. I look forward to the discovery, though I am in no rush. I hope that doesn't sound morbid.

And for those who go before us, I feel their love with me (as much as I would rather have them here). 

Wishing you comfort when you need it most.