— by Lin McNullty —
I am way past the stage in life where I need to “get” something for Christmas. Anything additional just adds to the clutter in my small seaside cottage. I have everything I need.
Yet, there remains one potentially really big thing that I would like as a Christmas gift; it’s actually a gift that keeps giving every day.
I would like everyone of Orcas Issues readers to click HERE daily to feed a homeless war veteran. On any given night, there are an estimated 200,000 of our former warriors sleeping on the streets. There is no cost and you can subscribe to receive a daily email reminder to make your click. The meals are paid for by the supporters on the site.
I will have no way of knowing how many of you will actually subscribe, but those of you who do will have a warm glow about you each and every day. Perhaps that is how I shall recognize you.
Done.
Several years ago, my father and I decided to donate to each other’s favorite charities for the holidays, in lieu of amassing more stuff. We love it!
Every morning for years I have clicked the veterans site and the seven other sites raising money for the good of the earth and its dwellers (hunger, breast cancer, animals, autism, diabetes, literacy, and the rain forest are the other causes). It’s a morning ritual that makes me feel useful and reminds me how many unmet needs there are in the world. Thank you for pointing it out Lin. Happy holidays
Thanks Lin. It is done.