THOUGHTS OF A PASSING

Don't cry, for the pain is gone,Don't fear, for we'll meet again.Cherish all the memories,Embrace today as a gift.Smile more, show how you cared,Laugh often, to live freely,Release your inner spirit,Embrace your tears, not your fears.The friendship is not done,Just beginning on again,With all of yesterday's...

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NOT EXACTLY TWO JUGS OF MILK

It was one of the most typical hot, humid pre-summer days in South Florida and I volunteered willingly to take a group as we did a field trip to Miami MetroZoo. Sitting on a school bus for over an hour with no air conditioning and fifty plus screaming and excited children was just a day in the life...

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PLEASE DON'T LET MR ROBERT SING

It has been 10 years, maybe 15 years or possibly more since I worked at my last summer camp. Years working at the YMCA often blend together as another season of summer camp came to a close this year. Summer camp is one of those legacy programs YMCAs run throughout the country and as a staff member you...

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A PENNY SAVED IS A PENNY EARNED

Despite what many of you may have heard or believe that I will be a Y millionaire when I retire, let me put it to rest - not exactly. But I'm not complaining where I plan to be when the time comes for sun to set on my YMCA career. I'm going to enlighten you on the best thing you can do yourself whether...

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