The Army Of Good Marches On.

Just last night, I asked for help in purchasing some outdoor chairs and folding tables so the Mansion residents could picnic and meet and engage in activities outside, on their beautiful lawn and near their gardens. The $500 I estimated this would cost was raised within hours, from one generous donor and a number of smaller donors.

Thank you. The Mansion staff will choose the appropriate chairs and tables, the residents have particular health and safety needs. They will picnic outside, have some activities and classes there, or just go out and have lunch of they wish.

Thanks so much for this help.

The Mansion is a Medicaid facility, they have little extra money and your support is an enormous help to them and to the residents. Can’t thank you enough. I am continuously touched by the generosity and selflessness of the community that has formed around this blog.

People ask for nothing but the satisfaction of giving. I would be happy to give credit but few people want it  (it is perfectly valid to accept it). In recent months, many of us – me for sure – have found a positive and meaningful way to deal with the turmoil unsettling the country

We have turned away from anger and hatred and argument and channeled our feelings and values towards small acts of kindness, towards doing good. There is much need out there, and you all have done a great deal of good.

These tables and chairs will transform the summers of many of the residents, who will now be able to gain safe and comfortable access to the beautiful grounds that surround the building.

Doing good is grounding, healthy and also healing. I can’t say enough about what it has done for me, and for Maria as well. The small acts of kindness have added up to enormous good for many people, from the Mansion residents to many refugees and immigrants.

Thanks, thanks thanks, again and again. I seem to be saying it a lot. When the tables and chairs come, I will be there to photograph them and show you what you have done. We have enough money for this, if any more comes in, I will place it in a general fund for the small things Mansion residents may need.