Like much of the US, we've just come through some bad weather. Some of us have had long power outages, others have had travel disruptions, and in some cases lives have been at risk or even lost.
But as we wind up the year and think about those less fortunate, my thoughts keep coming back to the people of Ukraine. They're facing the same Winter that many of us in the Northern US are, while a larger neighbor is doing their best to bomb them back to the Stone Age.
I just can't imagine it. My thoughts and prayers are with them. As I consider my charitable giving this week, I am leaning toward trying to do something to help ease their suffering. And not just a routine tax-time donation. I won't feel right unless it's a real sacrifice.
I won't mention the specific charity, because I think we each need to do our own diligence, and give in accordance with our own values. No doubt there are plenty of scams out there, but there are also legitimate organizations doing good work.
But as we wind up the year and think about those less fortunate, my thoughts keep coming back to the people of Ukraine. They're facing the same Winter that many of us in the Northern US are, while a larger neighbor is doing their best to bomb them back to the Stone Age.
I just can't imagine it. My thoughts and prayers are with them. As I consider my charitable giving this week, I am leaning toward trying to do something to help ease their suffering. And not just a routine tax-time donation. I won't feel right unless it's a real sacrifice.
I won't mention the specific charity, because I think we each need to do our own diligence, and give in accordance with our own values. No doubt there are plenty of scams out there, but there are also legitimate organizations doing good work.