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Hello Everyone

March 13, 2018

Welcome!

About 6 months ago a former colleagues of mine told me I should start a blog. Over the years she brought me her laptop many a time for repairs. When it was practical we would chat and swap stories as I worked on her machine. I particularly enjoyed her account of a rabbit that used to sneak into her garden (to which I responded with a tale of baby raccoons that would dig up my flower bulbs and then play with them!) My former colleague turned into a friend, and I finally started the...

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Service

March 22, 2018

I’m a longtime volunteer. It started in the mid 90’s when I was in between jobs, and someone suggested I volunteer. She explained that you get to show off your talents, do some networking, and maybe even learn something. That seemed reasonable to me, so I took her advice and volunteered to work at a local charity fundraiser. It was only for three days: a street fair, sponsored by the city. I signed up with one of the dozens of charities represented. Then I did whatever was asked of me, 18...

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