tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3121865014637271867.post189406472635110657..comments2022-11-17T03:38:14.978-05:00Comments on Monked & Fifed: The wise tutelage of Fred ClausMonked & Fifedhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01064949389832131062noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3121865014637271867.post-40654911211511427322010-12-19T08:06:39.332-05:002010-12-19T08:06:39.332-05:00a beautiful post... we were lucky enough in the el...a beautiful post... we were lucky enough in the elementary schools to have a biweekly collection for our local food pantry, a coat drive, and a gifting tree... now that the kids are in the middle, high school and beyond, we have to find those places (not so hard to do)... but it almost makes it more 'real' world - working a bit to give... taking the time and the thought... being grateful... staying open... thinking of others...mairedoddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01518352870828784085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3121865014637271867.post-48731817094421393982010-12-19T07:33:40.088-05:002010-12-19T07:33:40.088-05:00Thanks for this....I work for a non-profit that he...Thanks for this....I work for a non-profit that helps families during the holiday season and I find this time of year more then any is when I feel really grouchy about all the "demands" people make on their holiday list. I'll take a peice of that humble-pie. Your post has served as a good reminder to me that I need to be more compassionate during this time as I think I am most other times of the year.<br /><br />Happy Holidays to you and your family!<br />CarolCarolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11933666253976026139noreply@blogger.com