‘Tis the Season

Dear Reader,

‘Tis the season to be thankful. If you are reading

this and are warm and have a cup of coffee, perhaps

even a bagel in front of you to sip

and munch on, you’re probably

doing better than about half of

the 7.5 billion people on the planet

that are at or near the poverty

level. Even in Wisconsin, one of

the wealthiest and best managed

States in our Country, there are

over 20,000 homeless people.

First, we can be thankful for all of our blessings

on this week of Thanksgiving and spread cheer to

all those who touch our lives. Second, we can give

whatever we can spare in terms of time and resources

to those less fortunate whether it be serving food at a

shelter or passing a few bucks on to charity. You can

also call your State Senators and ask them to free up

the $7 million allocated for the caregivers of the home-

less in Wisconsin since winter is almost upon us.

Finally, we can reflect on all the goodness out there

and in our own lives. While not one of us can save the

world from its strife, together we can make a difference

even if we think it a small one. Give that brother or

sister a hug. Smile pleasantly and make someone’s day.

It all adds up and it’s contagious. Be good and goodness

will come back to you in unexpected ways.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Patrick Wood

Publisher