Did you know I took a minor in philosophy in college? It’s true. I studied metaphysics, existentialism, logic, etc. I enjoyed it. But life doesn’t warm up to philosophy that doesn’t live, you know? What sticks with me is not Kierkegaard but Mother Theresa

I can do no great things, only small things with great love.

And Ghandi

You must be the change you wish to see in the world.

So I try in my small way to make a difference, a change. I volunteer and hope to be of use. And it always cheers me up to see other people doing the same.

Here’s a great Web site – link courtesy of my friend Diana – called Modest Needs.

Modest Needs is a non-profit organization reaching out to
hard-working individuals and families who suddenly find themselves faced with
small, emergency expenses that they have no way to afford on their own.

What a great idea! There are so many people out there – and in these times more every day – with no buffer at all between themselves and the skids, except one tenuous paycheck. And in this post are two links to organizations that need support, should you be so inclined.