12.30.07
It’s attitude, not opportunity.
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12.15.07
Two Girls
Knock knock knock.
Two girls. They showed up at my apartment today. They were making rounds fundraising for school. Soon to graduate, they want to study at a state university but face financial difficulties. They are part of low income families. As students with 3.4+ GPA wanting to attend a state university, there was a program for them to obtain a $10,000 scholarship, if only they could get a certain number of people to sign up to a local newspaper free 30-day trial. Before they explained much more, I told them how I would like to help if I could, but had to turn down the offer–I’d be leaving the Valley within a week and wouldn’t be around. They asked if I could support by way of donation. I hesitated and stuttered for a moment, but decided I would, returning a moment later with some cash. They accepted it gratefully, smiled, and turned to leave. As I closed the door to resume my day I felt a strong desire to help them. But I really didn’t know how…
Knock knock knock, again.
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