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When Someone Dies Unexpectedly, it's a good time to take a walk, pray and connect and rest and reflect over the days and trust

on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 04:20

Due to HIPPA sometimes the name of a person who died cannot be shared publicly until certain criteria are met. Still everyone can hold the person 'whoever that may be' in a positive light especially in the first few days of transition (called Threshold work in some communities) to help with the soul's journey to the next realm.

The Sage Foundation Offering Matching Funds Up To $500K Thru 12/31/23 to Ashokan Center!

on Thu, 03/23/2023 - 00:26

Thanks for learning and sharing about ashokancenter.org and the wonderful programs they provide on their special campus in upstate NY.

The Sage Foundation is Offering Matching Funds for Donations Up To a total of $500K Thru 12/31/23 to Ashokan Center!

Thank you to all who can ask a few friends to join them in donating or sharing the info as well on social media and with groups to help this be as successful as possible.

This is the handy link to use for donations of any amount. It all adds up and makes a great difference! AshokanCenter.org/donate

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Ideas to get the ball rolling for communities, plus a survey

on Mon, 03/20/2023 - 15:10

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nwctcomm is for parents and caregivers of young children through age 8 in the northwest corner of CT. These other comments are my own and have nothing to do with the survey or any organizations or schools I write about here.

By the way I have been doing an outreach called Acorns to Oaks Team Outreach for Parents as well as people of each age group and stage of life. The more we can map out what's made life work well and 'rinse and repeat' the easier it is to progress as a community and share in 'more wins'.

I'm happy to network with folks and share a lot on

Here's to a Peaceful St. Patrick's Day and Ways to make it resonate with more values of friendship and peace!!

on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 19:09

In case you're wondering about St. Patrick's Day Parades and on a separate note, Commonwealth Day established in 1977 to be marked on the 2nd Mon in March.

As for St. Patrick's Day parades, there's this  video of  the one in NYC that stepped off in nice weather today, Fri. March 17th, 2023...https://www.youtube.com/live/mvfbM17HUdk?feature=share  There is also one held in Chicago IL also and google for others and learn more...the importance of understanding history too (and not repeating it if not decent.)

Here's what happened in England earlier this week, on Mon.

Books Read by the Norfolk CT Library Book Club (from their site), See more about what's coming up!

on Fri, 03/17/2023 - 16:01

Wonderful to catch up with what folks have been doing via the Book Club at the Norfolk CT which is held on zoom currently. Check their site NorfolkLibrary.org for the next reads and links to the zoom. Congratulations to all writers, readers, leaders and dreamers (of joining in one or more of those circles...) Hope everyone can take time to learn about what's available at their local libraries and much of what's online for many more to join in via zoom or see past programs!

Thanks to all donating time, talent and treasure to helping libraries, social services and support to remain in the

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