I know I’ve talked about this subject previously on the podcast. But have you noticed how many charities try to encourage you to donate by offering free blankets? Off the top of my head, I can think of two or three charities that always have the blanket promotion going on. Give them a $19 monthly…
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In the Summer of 2014, the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge was all the rage on social media. It was a viral sensation. It went away as quickly as it appeared. I shouldn’t be shocked, but another challenge is upon us eleven years later. This time, a student organization at the University of South Carolina has…
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Yesterday, I talked about my longtime love for NORAD’s Santa Tracker. Another one of my favorite holiday memories is playing Santa. Looking at me, you might think this was a recent event. While I’ve spent most of my adult life built like the jolly fat man, I actually wore the red suit over 40 years…
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Recently I’ve noticed that every obituary includes the phrase in lieu of flowers a donation can be made. And while I don’t have any issues with that, have you ever seen a funeral with NO flowers?
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I don’t know why, but lately I’ve been spending a lot more time trying to “pay it forward”… and I wonder why…
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