Chewing the Cud

The following reflection is by Kate VanHaren.  We have been fortunate in having Kate, a Vista Volunteer, joined YCM and My Future a few weeks ago! February 16, 2013 One of my favorite possessions is a quote book I started a few years ago. I write down random things from famous people, friends, family or…

February 3, 2013 The Super Bowl matters to me. I’m not a great football fan–I’m an okay fan. However, the 49’s mattered to Mort, a friend who died years ago. Football also mattered to another friend, Fred. Fred, a Ram’s fan, also died years ago. Now Fred and Mort were friends who, in good nature…

January 7, 2013 Belinda cooked up a batch of chocolate chip cookies this morning.  That doesn’t happen often, at least not early morning.  But today is the first day back to school after the Christmas break and Belinda wants the day to be special.  However, Belinda’s morning is full of hospice visits and expects a…

December 28, 2012 Before the election, I received an email from Daniel, a dear person who served as an intern.  He wondered if “Romney’s statement about the 47%, and the subsequent statements both He and Paul Ryan have made about the ‘American Dream’ and people pulling themselves up out of despair,” is endorsing a sense…

The following reflection is by Juana Lechuga.  Juana joined My Future last September.  With care, Juana has mentored youth throughout the fall. December 27, 2012 I enjoy helping students with their homework because I want to help students where they have need.  I tell them if they need help or someone to talk too I…