Time for Fun!

February 28, 2010

Keeping in mind that Memphis is your vacation destination for June 11-13, 2010, this is the first in a series of “fun” things to do for kids, big kids, and the kid in you!
I absolutely have to let you know about the Memphis Zoo.  This is one of my all-time favorite things to do in [...]

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Our Individual Gifts

February 24, 2010

All of us have been gifted in some way. Some have the gift of singing, some the gift of teaching or leadership, some the gift of listening, etc. These gifts are not meant to be hoarded but shared and used to bless others around us. All of us share one gift: [...]

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Las Tortugas Deli Mexicana

February 22, 2010

This is the first in a series of Memphis restaurant reviews. When planning your visit to Memphis June 11-13, 2010, remember to allow extra time/days to enjoy great dining experiences for your Memphis vacation destination!
When one walks through the doors of Deli Mexicana, the aroma of Mexican flavors assaults all of your senses immediately!  It’s [...]

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My Service on the TCRA Board

February 17, 2010

I want to talk about my service on the TCRA Board and how rewarding it has been for the past one and a half years.
I have to say that I am still amazed that I am on this volunteer board. It’s really not something that I ever thought I would feel comfortable doing. I [...]

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Pay It Forward

February 14, 2010

Random Acts of Kindness week begins February 15th! The Random Acts of Kindness Foundation was established in 1995 as a 501c3 nonprofit organization, and it is a resource for people committed to spreading kindness. They provide a wide variety of materials on their website for classroom activities and how to make a difference in [...]

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“The Kindness Revolution”

February 10, 2010

There are so many great things in store for reporters, as always, at our convention in June. Please check every week to learn about some of the activities planned!
I’m proud to announce and introduce our keynote speaker. His name is Ed Horrell, Memphian author, customer service advocate, and professional speaker. Ed is [...]

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You’re Given the Chance and Opportunity…Will You Take It?

February 8, 2010

When I was younger, I thought I needed to “volunteer” for service positions in areas where I had some bit of expertise or familiarity. What I found through personal experience is that I learned how to carry out the duties of most of the positions after taking the positions, NOT before entering the [...]

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At the End of the Day

February 5, 2010

At the end of the day, it is our experiences with other people that we remember and put a smile on our face. I remember an occasion where the goal of a young lady was to read a story to her child but she could not read. We met every day for an [...]

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I’m So Blessed

February 3, 2010

When asked why I volunteer, the answer was quite simple: I’m so blessed!
Eight years ago I volunteered to fill in as a table teacher in my son’s first-grade Sunday School class. I’ve been there ever since. I’m drawn to children, so six-year-olds are a perfect fit for me. You know you’ve arrived [...]

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