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Whose Job Is It to Find Help for Those In Need?

on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 04:50
To the Editor of The Lakeville Journal of CT (and the Wider World!)
 
Seeing ads on TV for '211.org' or to call 2-1-1 for help in a crisis or for help with housing, childcare, medical or less pressing needs, one might think 'we're all set' even for those without computer skills. However that's not the case. Some can 'get in the system and get a case worker."
 
 Maybe a social worker at a hospital or in a town, a minister or other advocate could guide someone to the door of getting more services whether a youth or elder. 
 
But still one can often need 'family, friends or other

Truth, Lies and Denial Impact US All

on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 04:48
To the Editor of The Lakeville Journal of Ct (and Wider World)
 
On a recent TV crime show the difficult issue of child abuse was explored. A judge intimidated a competent child witness to her sibling's abuse by a caregiver (adoptive parent) by firing questions about knowing the difference between telling the truth or telling a lie. We can all aim to live with integrity and compassion based on the truth.
 
 Allowing freedom and advocating for others is a boundary more can explore for themselves and others in their community.
 
How many people witness abuse but deny or delay in

Live Life CouRageously With Love! By Catherine Palmer Paton (aka Livfully.org Blogger)

on Mon, 11/15/2021 - 04:45
    To the Editor (of The Lakeville Journal of Ct and Wider World)
The world is beckoning one and all to make a choices about life and death, from the earliest stages of each and on scales from the personal to the political and 'pandemic' level.

 What's a person to do who has little say in the matters to do? Seemingly 'nothing' but giving people a sense of hope and belonging can help move the bar toward planning to 'stick together no matter what' with respect and collaboration.

 "Not so fast" many may say, we're losing our rights to gather, to voice opinions, to fight takeovers of one's body,

Rural MA/NY CT Communities Come Together to Support the Yang and Tamang Families with a Go Fund Me after a Fire with a Double Fatality

on Sun, 11/14/2021 - 04:19

So much comes up for anyone hearing a fire siren knowing 'this one is serious'...I heard these alarms and realized it was down the road from where I was...and thankfully some were saved (with a quick brave soul, Frank Duncan, helping Amy out after breaking a window and putting lumber in place for her to use to get down from the second floor...) Here is the GoFundMe.com link. All donations and shares appreciated...GoFundMe campaign 

I have a friend who told me of his close call with a fire that started from cigarette embers on his porch swirling about in a way they lit the house ablaze late

EmmeLentino.com sharing songs from Lockdown in New Zealand...songs of hope!

on Thu, 11/11/2021 - 21:14

https://youtu.be/qxBMdICQIX0 Check out more ways to network for entrepreneurs on WomensWisdom.net I have been part of it for a year or two and recommend it highly...Best to all and check out the FB pages (and first time guests are free!)

 

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