I’m No Superstar
I’m No Superstar is a blog for people like me who want to make a difference in the world but know they aren't activists. Each post contains a social action idea that most of us could do, a book that's worth reading, or a link to a website that offers other ideas. Oh, and it's all introduced by a sometimes quirky story from my life.
They’ve Brought that Kid Home—More Not to Say
By Carol Cool on Thursday, May 17th, 2012 Filed under: adoption, compassion, justice, make a difference, orphans.They’ve done it—foster care or adoption. Maybe you warned them with a comment from last week. Maybe you were wise enough to keep your mouth shut. But now the child—or children—are living in their home, going to your kid’s school, attending your church. Are there additional things you shouldn’t say at this point? Oh, yes. …
Read More of "They’ve Brought that Kid Home—More Not to Say"Adoption/Foster Care: Things Not to Say
By Carol Cool on Wednesday, May 9th, 2012 Filed under: adoption, compassion, hospitality, make a difference, orphans.This month is National Foster Care Month. Originally I thought it was National Adoption Month, but that’s November, apparently. This month I will be blogging on adoption and foster care issues. A friend or relative tells you they’re considering adoption or foster care. Your eyes get big. Your mind runs wild. Your lips purse. If you’re …
Read More of "Adoption/Foster Care: Things Not to Say"Are You Buying Local? Why or Why Not?
By Carol Cool on Wednesday, April 18th, 2012 Filed under: fair-trade, justice, make a difference, working together.There was an ad in our Sunday paper that urged us to “Spend $20 on the 20th.” They want you to spend money every 20th of the month to support the local economy. It doesn’t actually say so, but by the “Think Local” button that Andrew Jackson is wearing in the picture, I believe it …
Read More of "Are You Buying Local? Why or Why Not?"How Do You Handle the Blues?
By Carol Cool on Thursday, April 12th, 2012 Filed under: chocolate, purpose.What do you do when you wake up and life has lost its color? When sadness makes the whole day look unappealing? This morning I wanted to wallow. I debated whether it was better to stay in bed all day with a brain-candy book or to run away and spend the day shopping and eating …
Read More of "How Do You Handle the Blues?"I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 4B
By Carol Cool on Friday, March 30th, 2012 Filed under: books, compassion, justice, make a difference, poverty relief, purpose.(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Please note: This chapter was written several years ago. Some of the activities we supported then have changed, but the principles of the illustration remain the same. Neighborhood Mission It can become very easy as “do-gooders” to throw money, or even prayers, at causes and …
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