Archive for December, 2008
Nonprofit Giving
I know that at year’s end, a lot of people give money to nonprofits. I, prior to my mommyhood days, worked for a few years at a foundation where we granted out money to nonprofits. I am by no means an expert, but walked away with a few ideas about giving money to these organizations.
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So, last night we went to the Trail of Lights. For those of you that don’t live in Austin, this is an amazing display of Christmas lights around a trail about a mile long in Zilker Park. Last night was our only open night that we could make it to the trail – so we [...]
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There’s a New Mrs. Brown
On Saturday, December 20th, our beloved Amanda Finnell lost her “Finnell-ness.” She was married to Doug Brown in one of the most beautiful ceremonies I have ever witnessed in person (seriously, the bridal entrance to “Come Thou Fount” was amazing.) Aki, Erin and I were privileged to be part of the house party (which Amanda, [...]
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For Visual Learners
“And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that [...]
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Secret Millionaire
(Disclaimer: I have not watched this show, I am only writing about what I heard on the radio this morning.) So, apparently, there is a new reality show called, “Secret Millionaire,” in which a millionaire disguises him or herself as a regular joe and works amidst the normal folk. The millionaire gets to [...]
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