What have you done recently for someone else ...

[SanFranDianne]

What have you done recently for someone else? 2020 in optical terms is perfect vision. Perhaps this New Year 2020 is a perfect time for us to look around us and see what we can do for our neighbor. Some people are too shy to ask for help. This year just might be the perfect inroad to make 2020 be the Year of Peace!

[JSR22]

I went to lunch with 15 women the week before Christmas. We surprised the server with a &1600.00 tip. She was overjoyed. We all said we would do it again.

[SanFranDianne]

I went to lunch with 15 women the week before Christmas. We surprised the server with a &1600.00 tip. She was overjoyed. We all said we would do it again.

Incredible~! Congratulations to you all for reaching out and bringing joy to someone else.

[JSR22]

It was fortunate that we did that. Her washer and dryer broke a couple of days after Christmas.

[Rapscallion St Croix]

What have you done recently for someone else? 2020 in optical terms is perfect vision. Perhaps this New Year 2020 is a perfect time for us to look around us and see what we can do for our neighbor. Some people are too shy to ask for help. This year just might be the perfect inroad to make 2020 be the Year of Peace!

I am taking this as a thought-provoking, rhetorical question rather than a literal request to list our altruistic accomplishments. Thank you, SanFranDianne.

[retiredguy123]

What have you done recently for someone else? 2020 in optical terms is perfect vision. Perhaps this New Year 2020 is a perfect time for us to look around us and see what we can do for our neighbor. Some people are too shy to ask for help. This year just might be the perfect inroad to make 2020 be the Year of Peace!
I agree, but I am not sure people are too shy to ask for help. I have found that most of the time, people will refuse an offer to help, even when it is obvious that they need help. One Sunday morning at the postal station, I offered to give a lady a quarter to get a paper because she only had 3 quarters. She said, "Oh no, I'll walk home and get my own quarter". Maybe someone can explain this attitude about accepting help.

[Taltarzac725]

I have been working on my 224 613 Project since January of 1991 even if I had not starting using these two numbers in late 1992 after I started in a 17 week study on stress on the unemployed. This was at the University of California, San Francisco Health Campus. I had discovered a glaring niche in libraries for practical information for survivors/victims of crimes when I started looking for materials to help my fellow Earl Wooster High School students cope with the 2-24-1976 murder of Michelle Mitchell near the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) campus. She was a 19 year old nursing UNR student and daughter of my then remedial English teacher Mrs. Barbara Mitchell. 2-24 is my birthday. I earned four degrees (B.A. 1980/B.A.1981 /M.A 1984./J.D. 1989) to do something about this niche but was pushed out of law librarianship when I forced the issue in a public way at law library conventions and then also starting working on public libraries via the American Library Association conventions. And then I thought why not bring in many of the writers going to these library conventions? And then extended it to celebrities like movie stars and Hollywood studio heads..... This is just a hobby. And I do it to help people not to put money in my pocket even though money has been a huge problem. And the forces that be in these institutions have pushed back as well in many ways. But after 29 years I am still at it. What's in your library for survivors/victims of crimes and their friends and families? Of course what is in some small town library in Alaska or Texas would probably be quite different from what is in NYC or Los Angeles.

[SanFranDianne]

It was fortunate that we did that. Her washer and dryer broke a couple of days after Christmas.

It must have been a double pleasure to have helped her in such a timely fashion.

I'm impressed!

[ColdNoMore]

What have you done recently for someone else? 2020 in optical terms is perfect vision. Perhaps this New Year 2020 is a perfect time for us to look around us and see what we can do for our neighbor. Some people are too shy to ask for help. This year just might be the perfect inroad to make 2020 be the Year of Peace!

A wonderful sentiment and I applaud you for it. :clap2:

:cool:

[Nucky]

I went to lunch with 15 women the week before Christmas. We surprised the server with a &1600.00 tip. She was overjoyed. We all said we would do it again.

That was you? Thank You! :clap2:

Seriously, that is beautiful. What a great bunch you all are. :pray:

[Barefoot]

What have you done recently for someone else? 2020 in optical terms is perfect vision. Perhaps this New Year 2020 is a perfect time for us to look around us and see what we can do for our neighbor. Some people are too shy to ask for help. This year just might be the perfect inroad to make 2020 be the Year of Peace!2020 as the Year of Peace. What a great thought, thanks Dianne.

[Taltarzac725]

Washoe County Sheriff's Office - Northern Nevada's Full Service Law Enforcement Agency (https://www.washoesheriff.com/staying-safe.php)

If you want to get involved with the 224 613 Project check what your hometown library has for survivors/victims of crimes as well as those with mental illness. And to prevent bullying in all its forms.

The Washoe County Sheriff's Office (in Northern Nevada including Reno) has a lot of very good links for keeping people safe. Of course, each community would be different.

I had started looking for practical materials to help my fellow students at Earl Wooster High School cope with the 2-24-1976 murder investigation into the slaying of Michelle Mitchell. This was not "solved" until 1979. It is a very complicated matter. Anyway, my searches to aid my fellow high students started with the Washoe County Library and soon included the University of Nevada, Reno Library.

I have been working on my 224 613 Project since January of 1991 even if I had not starting using these two numbers in late 1992 after I started in a 17 week study on stress on the unemployed. This was at the University of California, San Francisco Health Campus. I had discovered a glaring niche in libraries for practical information for survivors/victims of crimes when I started looking for materials to help my fellow Earl Wooster High School students cope with the 2-24-1976 murder of Michelle Mitchell near the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) campus. She was a 19 year old nursing UNR student and daughter of my then remedial English teacher Mrs. Barbara Mitchell. 2-24 is my birthday. I earned four degrees (B.A. 1980/B.A.1981 /M.A 1984./J.D. 1989) to do something about this niche but was pushed out of law librarianship when I forced the issue in a public way at law library conventions and then also starting working on public libraries via the American Library Association conventions. And then I thought why not bring in many of the writers going to these library conventions? And then extended it to celebrities like movie stars and Hollywood studio heads..... This is just a hobby. And I do it to help people not to put money in my pocket even though money has been a huge problem. And the forces that be in these institutions have pushed back as well in many ways. But after 29 years I am still at it. What's in your library for survivors/victims of crimes and their friends and families? Of course what is in some small town library in Alaska or Texas would probably be quite different from what is in NYC or Los Angeles.

[jswirs]

I love the analogy....20-20 vision! I'm beginning this year by volunteering my time in various places / agencies.

[KLBNJ]

I really love this thought provoking question and idea and will pass it on and reach out more in 2020. You can start with a simple smile. It cost nothing and is so nice to greet someone with a genuine smile. How are you? May I help you? Little Acts of Kindness.
Thank you a wonderful thought and idea.

[J1ceasar]

Charity and Goodwill should be in the whole year affair. I collect clothing all year for the forest people of Ocala and anyone that wants to donate clothing or useful items can contact me. In 2019 I've had about 1,200 lb of clothing given and contributed. Regards Julius Rosen Pennbrooke Fairways

[Grill Meister]

Let's see. Whatever I have done, I wish I could have done more...and I will.

Now, every other week I travel to Ocala to donate platelets for cancer patients with LifeSouth (counting 230 donations so far), I am the coordinator for an AED/CPR team in my neighborhood, I coordinate Neighbors Taking Care of Neighbors and drove a lady to her doctor's appointment yesterday, I mentor a young student at Wildwood Middle School, I am a volunteer usher at my church and serving them is serving my GOD, and I donated a sound loop in the church for hearing impaired.....BUT I CAN AND I WILL DO MORE.

[Taltarzac725]

Let's see. Whatever I have done, I wish I could have done more...and I will.

Now, every other week I travel to Ocala to donate platelets for cancer patients with LifeSouth (counting 230 donations so far), I am the coordinator for an AED/CPR team in my neighborhood, I coordinate Neighbors Taking Care of Neighbors and drove a lady to her doctor's appointment yesterday, I mentor a young student at Wildwood Middle School, I am a volunteer usher at my church and serving them is serving my GOD, and I donated a sound loop in the church for hearing impaired.....BUT I CAN AND I WILL DO MORE.

:coolsmiley::bigbow:

That is great. I do platelet donations 24 times a year when my health is good enough. Do this here in Lady Lake at the One Blood office. I should be at 31 gallons by the end of the month of January 2020. Knock on wood. With about 160 donations but these are to various blood banks in CA, MN and the Tampa Bay area in addition to One Blood and Life South.

Used to donate blood on the Life South blood mobile once in a while but have not since around 2013 or so. Have been sticking with One Blood.

[Chatbrat]

It wasn't recent, but a few years ago I bought a patio villa for a person, who I considered a"combat buddy" who had fallen on hard times- he was a screen writer and his wife was a former super model & their life went into the basket when the screen writers went on strike

Bought the villa in Buttonwood, they left TV when neighbors got in her face, because of her Japanese heritage--she was the face of "Leggs panty hose" and appeared on the Cosby show, but was fired when she refused Cosby's advances

[Taltarzac725]

It wasn't recent, but a few years ago I bought a patio villa for a person, who I considered a"combat buddy" who had fallen on hard times- he was a screen writer and his wife was a former super model & their life went into the basket when the screen writers went on strike

Bought the villa in Buttonwood, they left TV when neighbors got in her face, because of her Japanese heritage--she was the face of "Leggs panty hose" and appeared on the Cosby show, but was fired when she refused Cosby's advances

Cool. These very powerful people who abuse their positions for their own selfish needs are quite a problem. Cosby sure is one of these.

Good to hear that you tried to help. And did help.

[Spalumbos62]

What does this have to do with this current thread?

[ColdNoMore]

And then there's the age old debate; Can there even be such a thing...as a truly altruistic deed/action?

The argument being, that even if it is done in total anonymity, that at least the giver/doer derives pleasure from it...therefore it doesn't meet the strict definition of "altruism."

Regardless, this world is a much better place, because of those who take the time and make the effort...to help others. :thumbup:



To get back on topic, the most recent thing I've personally done that makes certain other folks feel better, is to have slowed down...posting on TOTV. :1rotfl:


Happy New Year y'all. :ho:

[Bay Kid]

I plan on taking care of 2 very special people in 2020, Mom and Dad.

[asianthree]

I was raised to help no mater how big or small, but to never take credit for what was done. You know it was right, but not to look for others to tell you how special.

[carolfry44]

That is very nice. I have a lot of clothing I would like to donate to them. Do you have a contact number? TIA

[John_W]

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/75252791_2563665950407533_3861734906925154304_n.jp g?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=Ll4RNIbEW44AQlycXKK987N8SSAiUE8-AmFxweS8Fe2swgKcqQ7LXGQeA&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=5176b016454f0aeed4e9e7fa845912cf&oe=5E94615F

[ColdNoMore]

CHARITY NAVIGATOR (poke here) (http://www.charitynavigator.org)

[Barefoot]

https://scontent-mia3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/75252791_2563665950407533_3861734906925154304_n.jp g?_nc_cat=106&_nc_ohc=Ll4RNIbEW44AQlycXKK987N8SSAiUE8-AmFxweS8Fe2swgKcqQ7LXGQeA&_nc_ht=scontent-mia3-1.xx&oh=5176b016454f0aeed4e9e7fa845912cf&oe=5E94615FThat is very helpful information!

[Barefoot]

CHARITY NAVIGATOR (poke here) (http://www.charitynavigator.org)Stupidly, I didn't realize the Salvation Army was a religious organization!

[Madelaine Amee]

I keep saying I am never going to do this, but here I am again!

What is the purpose of this thread?
Do you do something for someone in the hopes of recognition?
Do you do something for someone because they really need it and you are able to help?

No, I do not like this thread at all ..................:ohdear::ohdear::ohdear:

[JoelJohnson]

I converted over a dozen people from Windows to Linux Mint. Linux Mint is a Windows-ish operating system that does not follow you or gather information on you. It does not force updates on you. While it will not run Windows programs (without special software), that are many programs for Linux that will work as good (if not better than) the Windows versions. Linux is not virus proof (neither is Apple), but the chances you being infected by one is VERY VERY VERY slim!

I will be at the Eisenhower Rec Center January 13th 1:00PM for a workshop on Chromebook and Linux, come on down and see it.

You can Google it or go on to YouTube and look for Chris Titus Tech, or Switched to Linux and many others.

With the support for Windows 7 ending this month and the problems Windows 10 is having, Linux is a better way.

Did I mention that Linux is FREE! Yes, you can download it and install it for free, no license no fees.

You use Linux more than you think, it's in a lot of things like cars, watches, web pages and much more! IBM paid $34 Billion for a Linux company (Red Hat) that sells support to major companies.