One of the many reasons I love living in downtown Brunswick, Maine is the vibrant arts community. It’s hard to walk anywhere in town without hitting an art gallery, theatre or a local business that displays the works of area artists. Every now and then, the Five Rivers Arts Alliance will sponsor open studio events, […]
The Biz: Age 2
The Biz turned two this past Sunday. I can hardly believe it. The Biz is my youngest son. He came two weeks early and allowed me, much to my delight, to have one of only two turkeyless Thanksgivings in my 34 years of life. (I was studying in London for the other.) The Biz is […]
Being Thankful: My 2010 Gratitude List
I have to admit that I’m not a big fan of Thanksgiving. It’s not that I’m ungrateful. I just don’t like the meal around Thanksgiving. I’m not a fan of turkey, candied yams, cranberry sauce or pie. I really hate pie. I do love watching football and being lazy with my closest family members and […]
Holiday Giving Part 2: Choosing a Nonprofit
After writing my previous post about holiday giving that also gives back, I realized that some people might need a little help finding the local charity to which they ultimately want to give. Here are a five steps you can take to help you choose your nonprofit(s): Think about the organizations you already interact with. […]
3 Simple Ways to Give (and Give Back) This Holiday Season
When I hear the word “giving,” my mind goes to philanthropy rather than to presents. Maybe it’s because I have worked in and around development departments (fund raising for those who don’t speak nonprofit language) for the past several years. In my nonprofit work, I have been on the receiving end of donations (of time […]
Art That Moves You
I love art. I love looking at it. I love experiencing it. I love it when a painting or photo or even a beautifully designed chair stops me in my tracks. There’s just something about certain objects that move me. Usually it has something to do with bold colors, a graphic image or a really […]
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