May

8

Group Project Success

May 8, 2009 | Leave a Comment

A year ago I was asked to join a Red Cross public relations team.  After every meeting I get in my car amazed at how much we accomplish in two short hours.   Our current project is a huge black-tie event that could turn out to be the biggest fundraiser for the local chapter this year—all [...]

Apr

17

A Change of Mind

April 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment

Animal shelters used to freak me out.
Growing up in the bay area, I only knew of one animal shelter: the pound. It was hardly a shelter. It was more like a prison for lost dogs and cats.
I always thought the pound was a nice place to adopt dogs and cats. My family adopted [...]