International Day of Older Persons
There is More Good News in the World Than Bad October 1st is the International Day of Older Persons. I do not know what age you have to be, to be considered an older person. Many people say age is…
Saying Positive and Supportive Things to Others
THERE IS MORE GOOD NEWS IN THE WORLD THAN BAD Zenon was in a good mood. It was a lovely summer’s day and he was walking to work through a residential neighbourhood. Up ahead he could see the figure of…
Volunteering Through Rotary Brings Opportunities and Good News
There is More Good News in the World than Bad In Mexico in July 2021, after severe rainstorms created major mudslides outside Guadalajara, a small group of volunteers rushed to get clothing, food, soap and other health supplies to those…
A Respected Journalist’s Take On Good News
There is More Good News in the World Than Bad Good Morning. I must admit sometimes I feel as if I am alone, blowing in the wind about there being more good news in the world than bad. Several weeks…
Dian Fossey, Gorillas and Tourism*
There is more Good News in the World than Bad Recently there was a good news story on 60 Minutes. It was about Dian Fossey, Gorillas and Tourism* Dian grew up in California. ** Her parents divorced when she was…
Volunteering: Good News for All
There is More Good in the World Than Bad On October 13, 2020, 69-year-old Marion (Marnie) was retired, living alone and 7 months into coping with COVID. While she had given Thanksgiving thanks online with her family the day before,…
Nobel Peace Prize Feeding the Hungry
There is more good in the world than bad Like all the children in line beside him, Richard* was eagerly awaiting his only meal of the day, a porridge-like serving called ugali. Ugali is tasteless and so stiff a spoon…
Good News and Happenings: There is More Good News in the World Than Bad
Volunteer Week Last week was a Volunteer Week like no other !!! As a result of COVID-19, it seemed almost everyone wanted to help someone else in some way. During the month of March, New York City had a 288%…
Caregivers: Our Unsung Heroes
Our Unsung Heroes One group of unsung heroes in our society are our caregivers. Most often they are associated with medical care. They include retirement and nursing home workers, hospital staff, nurses, nurse practitioners, doctors, physiotherapists, chiropractors, paramedics, orderlies, emergency…
Benefits of Volunteering and Giving: Reducing Pain
I recently read the January newsletter from Volunteer Canada There was a great article on the benefits of volunteering and giving. The article dealt with the well-known fact that volunteering and giving (including money), have many benefits for the giver. There are…
