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From Good Intentions to Great Impact in 3 Simple Steps
Allen Levi has worn many hats: singer, lawyer, songwriter, judge, student of Scottish fiction. A few years ago, he decided to tackle a new challenge—writing a full-length novel. It took time and no small amount of determination, but he accomplished the goal. He then put the book in a drawer and moved on to the…
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From Good Intentions to Great Impact in 3 Simple Steps
Allen Levi has worn many hats: singer, lawyer, songwriter, judge, student of Scottish fiction. A few years ago, he decided to tackle a new challenge—writing a full-length novel. It took time and no small amount of determination, but he accomplished the goal. He then put the book in a drawer and moved on to the…
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3 Gifts Your Family Will Always Treasure
Michael Johnson had a unique obsession: car keys and key fobs. His passion ran deep and so did his collection. After he passed away, Michael’s parents planned to keep the treasures that brought him so much joy. Then three years – to the day! – after his death, his mom saw a Facebook post from…
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4 Ways to Pass on a Legacy of Love
It started as a simple holiday centerpiece – a bouquet of flowers and a few candles on a decorative tray. As she gathered the items from their storage bins, Anne came across a few mementos of holidays past, and an idea was sparked. What if these small treasures became the table’s focal point? This would…
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The Surprising Instance Where Cash Isn’t King
Two men went fishing at a nearby pond. They brought poles, bait, and supplies to cook their catch over a fire. The first fisherman quickly caught a big, beautiful fish, but the second man went hours without a single bite. Finally, his bobber disappeared. He reeled in a huge fish…only to immediately throw it back.…
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3 Gifts Your Family Will Always Treasure
Michael Johnson had a unique obsession: car keys and key fobs. His passion ran deep and so did his collection. After he passed away, Michael’s parents planned to keep the treasures that brought him so much joy. Then three years – to the day! – after his death, his mom saw a Facebook post from…
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How to Multiply Your Generosity and Your Peace of Mind
One of the things that drew Bill to his retirement community was its commitment to compassionate and holistic care from the moment he moved in until the moment his life would draw to a close. He gave annual gifts toward various projects but wanted to support the organization in an even more meaningful way. A…
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A Lesson Learned Should be a Lesson Shared
When Kyle Martin learned he was in the running for valedictorian of his graduating class, he decided to go for it. “It felt so good when I heard my name announced for this title. So good—for about 15 seconds,” he said in his graduation speech. “But there must come a 16th second. And in that…
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Is it Time to Expand Your Family Circle?
Children were always important to Alan Naiman. A banker turned social worker, he worked with families in crisis, served as a foster parent, and was the main caregiver for his developmentally disabled brother. When Alan died in 2018, he left $11 million to charities he connected with in those roles, including those that directly meet…
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5 Reasons You Shouldn’tCreate a Will (and 3 Reasons You Should)
So, you don’t have an up-to-date will. It’s no big deal—you’re simply one of the 70% of people who don’t have one. And a majority that large can’t be wrong…right? If you want to ignore the voice in your head—or that well-meaning loved one—urging you to get your will in order, here are 5 (somewhat…