In the months before he died, 9-year-old Joey Doolittle got to put into action his idea to collect toys for children with cancer. ...more

March 11, 2009

In the months before he died, 9-year-old Joey Doolittle got to put into action his idea to collect toys for children with cancer. ...more

March 11, 2009

In the months before he died, 9-year-old Joey Doolittle got to put into action his idea to collect toys for children with cancer. Joey, who lived in Newnan, Ga., had spent most of his life in and out of hospitals for treatment of a rare form of cancer. He knew firsthand how much it meant to receive a little toy or treat after a blood draw or procedure, and he got worried when he saw the supplies dwindle. His family and friends helped create Joey's Toy Box, a nonprofit organization, to raise money and collect toys to donate to hospitals. The first effort, a "bike-a-thon" on stationary bikes at a gym, raised $1,800. ...more

March 4, 2009

I read somewhere that being on time is back in fashion. The reason for this phenomenon, I feel, is due to a sitting president who believes in the practice, something the previous president did not. Whether or not we have our schedule keeping president to thank for that or not, I think it's great. I'm sorry, but I think it is inexcusable for people to be consistently late or late without some sort of plausible and acceptable excuse. ...more

October 4, 2008