Learning to Embrace Strangers is One of Marriage’s Best Lessons

July 25, 2019 by 2 Comments

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Sometimes the person who needs you the most is the one you haven’t met yet. (Photo by Neil Moralee, Flickr)

When you’re married for nineteen years, you tend to learn a thing or two from your spouse. Anyone who knows us will readily tell you that Heather is the demonstrative one in our relationship. She’s widely known for just grabbing people and giving them a hug, even if they’re a complete stranger. Although I know this now, I didn’t always, and the concept of doing this in public used to unsettle me. I’ll give you an example. Read more of this post

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Six Ways to Show You Love Your Library

April 17, 2017 by 1 Comment

Heather at Portland Public Library

Heather visits the moose at the Portland Public Library in Maine. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Last week may have been National Library Week, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t show love to your local library the other fifty-one weeks of the year. Whether you’re a bibliophile who knows each librarian by name or someone who hasn’t stepped into a library since catalogs were in a big wooden chest with thousands of index cards inside, here are some ways to make the most of your local library now.  Read more of this post

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Paying It Forward One Canine At A Time

April 27, 2016 by Leave a comment

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Jathan and his Little Brother visit the local animal shelter to give the residents there a little TLC. (Photo by Jathan Fink, Jadeworks Entertainment)

Today my new Little Brother and I went out on our first outing, and one of the things we definitely have in common is our love for animals. Although he doesn’t have a dog of his own yet, he told me he loves poodles and chihuahuas, and likes petting and playing with the pets his grandparents and neighbors have. So a visit to my favorite local animal shelter seemed like a great way to get the ball rolling in our relationship. Read more of this post

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A Big Brother Once Again [PHOTOS]

April 18, 2016 by Leave a comment

Jathan and his Little

It’s a match! Jathan meets his new Little Brother for the very first time. (Photo by Karesha Pigmon)

I’ve been looking forward to this evening for weeks and it finally came: the night I met my new Little through Big Brothers Big Sisters! I’ve worked with the organization several times before, and even interned with them during college, and tonight I met my match after weeks and weeks of waiting. I was so excited.  Read more of this post

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Radio Station Surprises Deserving Mom After Her Son Dies [VIDEOS]

March 2, 2015 by Leave a comment

One of the best parts about working in the media is that occasionally stations get the chance to make a big difference in the lives of its audience. This happened recently in Australia with heartwarming results.  Read more of this post

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