by jocelynsagemitchell | Jan 28, 2023 | Community Involvement
Did you know that January is National Blood Donation Month? I didn’t realize this fact until I attempted to do the Sunday, January 1, 2023 New York Times Crossword (after my year-long streak, it feels great not to “have” to finish the crossword!). 5-Down’s clue was...
by jocelynsagemitchell | Dec 19, 2022 | Community Involvement
The Prison Book Program is celebrating its 50th year in 2022! Located in Quincy, Massachusetts, the Prison Book Program is a nationwide resource for incarcerated people throughout the United States. I’ve previously written about the importance of a mindset of...
by jocelynsagemitchell | Nov 23, 2022 | Community Involvement
Thanksgiving is here! It’s our annual American celebration of appreciating what we have and sharing what we have with others. A mindset of abundance, generosity, and gratefulness is the key to making this day meaningful. There are so many ways to share what we have...
by jocelynsagemitchell | Oct 14, 2022 | Community Involvement
Last month, I discussed the importance of citizen activism as a part of a healthy democracy. It’s really important that people not only feel like their votes matter, but that their voices are heard and their participation is welcome! There are so many ways to...
by jocelynsagemitchell | Oct 2, 2022 | Community Involvement
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disease without a clear cause and with no known cures. It is the second-highest diagnosed brain disease in the world, and (unfortunately) the fastest growing brain disease diagnosis. Currently about 1 million Americans, and 6...