It takes quiet reflection and a little time to complete these forms. As I wrote my instructions for making health decisions, I wanted to offer guidance for the situations I might not imagine now. I thought the best way to do that was to include my thoughts about what I […]
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Toy for Joy gets boost from 104th Fighter Wing at Barnes Air National Guard Base in Westfield
WESTFIELD — The Air National Guard’s 104th Fighter Wing never sets aside its commitment to helping people. The 2020 Toy for Joy drive is no exception. Not only did the guard’s vehicle maintenance unit make its annual donation to the children’s Christmas drive, its $300 contribution was larger than usual. […]
Sullivan, Keating & Moran Insurance Agency of Springfield continues tradition of giving to Toy for Joy
SPRINGFIELD — David Mathews grew up with 10 brothers and sisters and every Christmas was an event. “Christmas was a big deal in our house,” said Mathews, owner of Sullivan, Keating & Moran Insurance Agency of Springfield. The company at 840 Liberty St. is a longtime supporter of Toy for […]
Spreading some joy with new Capitol II Theatre fundraiser
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, two local businesses have teamed up to help during this difficult year. Steve Terlouw at Newton Apparel reached out to Dawn Bleeker at the Capitol II Theatre in Newton and offered to host a T-Shirt fundraiser to help give back to the […]
Standring column: Zoom in with love: A virtual tea party brings joy – Opinion – The State Journal-Register
Columns share an author’s personal perspective. ***** Fire up your imagination and make people feel loved. COVID-19 restricts in-person meetings but online, face-to-face connection is unlimited. Separated by thousands of miles, invitees in Massachusetts, London and the Caribbean island of Dominica toasted with teacups on Zoom. Elizabeth Thomas, 53, of […]
Marie Kondo on organizing finances and the joy of money
There’s no better time to clean out your home than during quarantine. Just ask organization queen Marie Kondo. The 35-year-old tidying expert began her tidying consultant business when she was a 19-year-old college student. She first came into the international spotlight in 2015 when she was named one of Time […]
Wisconsin Farmer Planted Over 2 Million Sunflowers to Bring Joy During Coronavirus Pandemic
Courtesy Thompson Strawberry Farm Sunflowers at Thompson Strawberry Farm A farmer in Wisconsin wanted to bring happiness to others amid the coronavirus pandemic — so that’s what he’s doing, one sunflower at a time. Scott Thompson typically offers customers at his for-profit family farm, Thompson Strawberry Farms, the chance to […]