"We can not all do GREAT things, but we can all do SMALL things with GREAT love." (Mother Theresa) >>>Did you know that 1 of every 4 people in a soup kitchen line in America is a CHILD? Yes, in America, and those numbers dramatically increase during vacation times when school lunch and breakfast programs are not available. America's Second Harvest runs a number of wonderful programs to address those needs, including KID'S CAFE - the nation's largest free meal program exclusively for children. See how you can help at www.secondharvest.org >>>The Hunger Site is BACK! New owners have re-launched this wonderful charity and, as before, all they need is a click from you. When you visit www.hungersite.com and click the "Give Free Food" button, site sponsors donate money for the purchase and distribution of food staples to those in need around the globe. THERE IS NO COST TO YOU. Forbes Magazine named The Hungersite the best charity webpage on the internet. In the year 2002 those daily clicks generated $3.4 million (roughly 20 million lbs. of food!) for hunger relief agencies around the world. >>>GreaterGood.com hosts a shopping mall where name-brand sponsors have pledged 5-15% of every purchase to the charity of your choice. You'll find special offers from sponsor/companies like Dell, Old Navy, Barnes & Noble, Bose, Land's End and more. >>> On both the above websites you'll find links to other worthwhile charity websites -- like The Breastcancersite, where a single click sends a donation from site sponsors to fund free mammograms to women in need. Also, The Literacysite, The Rainforestsite, and The Animalrescuesite. Each website has a small store, if you want to lend further support and/or find a special gift, but no purchase is necessary. A click a day is an easy way to lend a hand - so bookmark these wonderful websites and visit often. And if you and your child would like to do something worthwhile in your own community, please consider the local Humane Society. Fine folks doing good things can always use a little help. >> >>> IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck > I would have talked less and listened more. > I would have invited friends over to dinner even if the carpet was stained and the sofa faded. > I would have eaten the popcorn in the "GOOD" living room and worried much less about the dirt when someone wanted to light a fire in the fireplace. > I would have taken the time to listen to my grandfather ramble about his youth. > I would never have insisted the car windows be rolled up on a summer day because my hair had just been sprayed. > I would have burned the pink candle sculpted like a rose before it melted in storage. >I would have sat on the lawn with my children and not worried about grass stains. > I would have cried and laughed less while watching television and more while watching life. *** I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earth would go into a holding pattern if I wasn't there for the day. > I would never have bought anything just because it was practical, wouldn't show soil or was guaranteed to last a lifetime. > Instead of wishing away nine months of pregnancy, I'd have cherished every moment realizing that the wonderment growing inside me was the only chance in life to assist God in a miracle. > There would have been more "I love yous" ... and more "I'm sorrys" > ..But mostly, given another shot at life, I would seize every minute.....look at it and really see it ... live it... and never give it back. ***In loving memory of Erma Bombeck, who lost her fight with breast cancer. Thank you for taking the time to read this page! email us: whimsywoods@yahoo.com