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05/19/2026

As you all know I believe I the power of Cold Calling and Wednesday was the proof of how powerful it can be! Rick Jones, who was often a featured speaker in my classes at NYU, was a total stranger. I called him, invited him to speak and we became friends who respected each other. He has been an active supporter of Sylvia’s Children and went with us on our maiden trip to the school in 2007 and he says it changed his life. Please listen to this podcast then go to Sylvia’s Children and donate. The new clinic pictures, etc., are not up yet but should be by the week after Memorial Day. Thanks, Rick for your kindness and support.

Rick Jones, producer of Sh-Boom, an international podcast, interviewed me on Wednesday. This went to 16,000 listeners plus his huge database. Please listen. Then, forward to as many people as possible who need to know about Sylvia’s Children and what we are doing!

Podcast Episode · Sh-Boom · May 14 · 59m

04/21/2026

03/19/2026

I am halfway through my Uganda trip and it has been--as always--wonderful! Photographed is the president of the Mississauga Rotary Club as I presented them with a flag from the Rotary Club of North St Paul - Maplewood - Oakdale. They, in return, gave me one from the Osaka Rotary Club to give to my Minnesota friends. The woman is spectacularly beautiful and I had just come from a day of visiting the mustard seed school in the mud! Oh well…I was able to thank them for being the first Rotary lub to endorse the activities of Sylvia's Children.

I'M meeting Thursday and Friday with a group to discuss the construction of a standalone clinic, Saturday we are driving to look at clinics – good and bad – church on Sunday, then the KINONI Rotary on Sunday night. THEN it's time to come home again. Although cloudy some days and light rain other days the temperature has been in the low 80s all the time. It was a nice break from the snow!

02/25/2026

ENJOY ITALIAN NIGHT AT A TASTE OF HOLMDEL

Italian night is Saturday, March 21 … presented by the outstanding bakers of the Holmdel Community United Church of Christ … is open to the public. Featuring a range of tastes for all Italian food lovers, there is pasta, meatballs, different spaghetti sauces, salad, garlic bread and wonderful homemade desserts. Vegan and gluten-free options are also available.

One of the beneficiaries is Sylvia’s Children, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to serving the children of Uganda, Africa with quality education and health care. Holmdel Community United Church of Christ is located at 40 West Main Street … tickets are only $25 per person, seniors only $15, and children $10, and under six are free. BYOB.

There are three seating times offered: 4:30 PM, 6:00 PM, and 7:30 PM. To make a reservation, please call us at 732-946-8821, or reserve online by emailing [email protected]. Space is limited, so reserve early. The deadline for reservations is March 15. The event is Saturday, March 21, 4:30, 6:00, 7:30 at 40 West Main Street.

Open to the public! Mangia!

02/20/2026

In the ongoing saga of jackfruit… Here are my little jackfruit trees, which are approximately 12 inches high and there are 14 of them! Of course I did find out. Walmart sells them so my project of bringing seeds, preserving seeds, making sure that my little trees survived… I could’ve just ordered them!

02/12/2026

Here is a wonderful quote for Valentine's Day and it is from Charles Schultz (yes a Minnesotan) and spoken by Charlie Brown: "All you need is love but ... a little chocolate now and then doesn't hurt!"
Happy Valentine's Day!
This is my favorite PixaBay picture for Valentine's Day!

12/12/2025

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12/10/2025

This event is going to be a memorable event at Holmdel Community United Church of Christ! Mark your calendars.

12/10/2025

We couldn't be prouder of the accomplishments 'sChildren has achieved in 2025. Please take a moment to review them.

12/04/2025

Tuesday, December 9th, is the Farewell tour of Charles Dickens' great, great grandson doing a one-man performance of A CHRISTMAS CAROL. Sponsored by the The Historic Village at Allaire, it will be performed at 3 and 9 pm at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ. Tickets are $59 to $119 and this is something not to be missed. I went last year and was AMAZED at how one man appeared to be many on stage. Need more information? Contact Allaire at 732 919-3500 X13.