I'm heartily ashamed that I've missed two weeks in a row, and no, I cannot use the excuse of being "too busy" since we have have demands on our time. I chalk it up to sheer laziness--I have had the last two week's cards sitting next to the laptop each day. And each day I look at them and think, "I'll get to that after I do this or that first." And you know what, I don't "get to it." So, I've finally "gotten to it" and here are these past two week's tasks:
Week 39: Homeless People are People: "It is depressing to walk by homeless people every day on the same corner and avert your eyes or just five them some change. When you feel up to it, find out their names, and next time you pass them, say "Hi." Although it doesn't solve the larger problem of homelessness, showing respect by recognizing individuals as people who have names is better than just thinking of them as a faceless group--the homeless. Taking this small step may lead you to see something else you can do to help."
Week 40: Support the Corner Store: "If you like that idiosyncratic shop on the corner of your block, then support it by shopping there and telling others about it. Chains and discount warehouses are taking a toll on the smaller merchants. If you want the store to survive, then take your business there as much as possible, and let the show owner know what you would buy if the shop carried it. After all, if the neighborhood doesn't support the local shops, who will?
I did buy my coffee at this little place around the corner this morning. They have eccentric flavors and the best brownies. The nice thing? I realized I earned my final "stamp" so I could earn a free coffee for my next visit. A pleasant surprise...I guess it pays to keep your punch cards and visit your local coffeehouse every now and then. I know where I'm getting my coffee tomorrow :)
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