April 18, 2010

Nice to know

Sunday is a day of rest for many as they take time to reflect and refresh in preparation for the week ahead.  Some will enjoy their families, others will find a quiet spot and curl up with a good book and since it is spring, some will head outside to enjoy the rebirth of the season.  Happy Sunday.

However, a great number of people will open their Sunday newspapers to headlines about volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, health care reform and indictments on Wall Street. They will see articles on unemployment, homelessness, homicide and abuse. Happy Sunday indeed.

Among my alerts this morning for Optimist Clubs was a column in the Herald Times Reporter in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.  The column was titled "Nice to Know."  Made up of letters from readers, it is a shout out to positive activities in the community, one neighbor to another. Headlines included:
  • Neighbor makes area a better place to live
  • Parks more enjoyable thanks to volunteers
  • Community generosity appreciated
Agreed.  Such stories and people are nice to know.  

What can you do in your community as an Optimist Club to ensure there is alway positive news to share?  Why not take this question to your next Optimist Club meeting and have a thoughtful discussion on how you might be involved in sharing positive words and deeds in your community.  

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