Another story about helping our fellow humans, if we can

Another story about helping our fellow humans, if we can

       The intent of this post is just to offer ideas.

            The post is taken from two emails.

                        I’m using a Plan B this Holiday season, which to me includes T-Day and Christmas Day.

Basically I am going to provide some food to some needy people around here.

Most food banks are forecasting a hungry season this year and I can only imagine 2014 will probably get worse.

I am even thinking like doing  Chinese Holiday meal for both T-Day and C-Day since I have done it before and I enjoy doing it (cooking oriental type foods).

Plus I ordered a #10 can of freeze dried Turkey Tetrazinni which has some pretty good reviews, by my standards. It has a shelf life of like 25 years, by the way. Then all somebody has to do is heat some water and mix it and eat it. The meal includes turkey, asparagus, spaghetti, and sauces.

Then for X-Mas, I will get also the usual three toys from Dollar General and have some local school distribute them (I will wrap them first) to some needy children.

I suspect some people may still be picky about free food, but I figure hunger and cold will balance that out just fine.

Last, I have 4 people coming from Atlanta this weekend, and will ask them what they think?  Three are high school seniors, by the way.

 

 

Received from a friend...Good ideas... Birth of a New Tradition As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Oh... Yes there is! It is time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone --- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plunking down the Benjamins on a Chinese-made flat-screen TV? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course. There are a gazillion owner-run restaurants --- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains --- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands. Honestly people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US (We the People), encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we could not imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition!! Please pass this around. We can make a difference. Can't we?