Not to be confused with pity, sympathy, or empathy, compassionis what gives birth to volunteering. Let’s drill a little deeper and examine the differences: Pityis a thought that usually results from an encounter with an unfortunate or injured person, animal, or...
Last Thursday, I participated in The Longest Ride. I rode just under 40 miles in four hours, supported a great cause, and found a new training route. I revisited that route today. From my house, it took just over an hour to do 11 miles of some significant vertical in...
This June, I will be taking part in the Great Cycle Challenge, and riding my bike for a great cause. I’ll be riding to fight kid’s cancer. I tried to do the same last year, but my efforts were hampered by the fact that I was a newlywed busy with family and I was...
There is a dual significance to May the 4th: it is national Star Wars day of course (May the 4th be with you), and it is also #IdahoGives day. On this day every year, people who live in Idaho or who just care a great deal about charities in the state are encouraged to...
Sunday, millions of Americans went to church. 70% still claim some religious affiliation, but whenever someone on social media or elsewhere opens the debate of the United states as a Christian nation, an argument ensues. Some claim that the founding fathers were not...
