Random Reflectionz
Welcome to Random Reflectionz! I am Christine - wife, mother, former lawyer, current writer, sister, daughter, friend. Here you will find thoughts and opinions on a variety of social issues of the day - everything from relationships to politics, religion, and the law. Basically, life, love, and humanity. Take a look around. My hope is that you find a nugget of inspiration or thought-provoking entertainment.
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Category Archives: Philanthropy and Volunteering
Giving Voices to the Voiceless
It was hot that Tuesday morning. Oppressively hot. The sun was just rising and already the day was blanketed in stifling heat. Cruel and unrelenting heat. Teams of migrant workers – many from Mexico and in Illinois for just a … Continue reading
Do Celebrities Inspire Volunteerism?
How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world. – Anne Frank We are a celebrity-obsessed culture. We devour the contents of People, US Weekly and Life & Style (I, personally, experience … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Inspiration, Monday Listicles, Philanthropy and Volunteering, Politics, Social Justice
Tagged activism, Angel Network, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of America, Brad Pitt, Denzel Washington, George Clooney, Habitat for Humanity, Joyful Heart Foundation, Katie Couric, Marishka Hargitay, Michael J Fox, Michael J Fox Foundation, National Volunteer Week, Oprah, Parkinsons Disease, philanthropy, Volunteer
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Have Heart
Volunteering is the ultimate exercise in democracy. You vote in elections once a year, but when you volunteer, you vote every day about the kind of community you want to live in. ~Author Unknown This Sunday will kick off the … Continue reading
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
Picture yourself in a boat on a river With tangerine trees and marmalade skies Somebody calls you, you answer quite slowly A girl with kaleidoscope eyes Cellophane flowers of yellow and green Towering over your head Look for the girl … Continue reading
Posted in Accountability, Marriage, Philanthropy and Volunteering, Relationships
Tagged Blood diamond, Diamond, EngagementRing, marriage
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My Favorite Charities
My day began when I received an unexpected email that immediately brought a smile to my face. Amidst the spam and advertising emails that had arrived overnight, my inbox also included an email from Ms. M., our family’s adopted soldier … Continue reading
