Volunteering – Brain Bits To Go

May 1, 2026

May Writings 2026 May 01

May Writings 2026 Dreams Take Effort I dreamed a dream of peace last night In peace I slept so sound But come the dawn, that dream was gone And strife was all around. Where now be found that peace we seek? Where now an end to hate? All those before, how many more? For some,…

NaPoWriMo 2022 Day 29

I have a friend named Gene who has been working for years to make the world a better place. Slowly, steadily and most importantly, deliberately. He has worked for youth employment programs, outreach programs, community health networks, school breakfast programs, non-profit housing… the list goes on. All of it with the intent to make life…

NaPoWriMo 2021 Day 22

My father-in-law Yvon Cyr received an award tonight for Outstanding Senior Volunteer. Over the years he has logged 55,000 hours as a volunteer. That works out to over 28 years of full time employment! This poem is dedicated to him and all the other hard working and unsung heroes who give everything they can to…