Category Archives: Doing Good

Lauren Spierer – The Search Continues for This University of Indiana Student

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Elisa

This week I am dedicating our inspiring women page to Lauren Spierer, a young woman from Indiana. It is every parent’s greatest nightmare, the realization that your children is missing, that you can’t touch them or talk to them because … Continue reading →

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The Smallest of Gestures Can Make A Difference

Posted on May 19, 2011 by Elisa

I was just thinking that some of the smallest, seemingly insignificant, gestures can mean so much.  I was leafing through People magazine while I waited for my son at the orthodontist’s office – this is one of my favorite things … Continue reading →

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An Offer of Help Can Make A Difference

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Elisa

I can’t seem to get that woman who drove her van into a NY river killing herself and her three children out of my head. I keep thinking how desperate she must have felt to resort to such a final … Continue reading →

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Think SPCA Not Pet Store!

Posted on April 21, 2011 by Elisa

Just A thought… Are you looking for a new pet?  Think about checking out the SPCA before you check out the local pet store!  Go to www.petfinder.com and you can find everything from dogs to hamsters to birds to reptiles … Continue reading →

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A Random Act of Kindness

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Elisa

This post was originally written for Valentine’s Day but we weren’t up and running yet -  we thought you would enjoy it. I know we should be talking about a California woman this week but I have decided to deviate … Continue reading →

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What If We Really Could Make A Difference?

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Elisa

The United States is a wreck. States have been crippled by the continued ripple effect from the stock market implosion, poor management, foreclosures, high unemployment and greed. I live in New York (ugh) and we are witnessing firsthand the impact … Continue reading →

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Dog Rescues: Trying To Find A Second Dog

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Elisa

We have been considering getting another dog. My theory, hope, is that if Sydney, our labradoodle,  has a friend to play with she might calm down a little. I am no dog whisperer and Sydney’s poor social skills masterfully highlight … Continue reading →

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