Dear E-group, I don't know if you realize it but we have 49 people
in this-e-group. I think that is wonderful. Can you imagine the
variety of talents, interests, and style that we each have? If we
all met say at a retreat it would be harldy possible for all of us to
get to know each other even over a weekend! But with the wonders of
modern technology, we can share so easily!


I just got back from two weeks in Florida. I felt so good there-the
sun was bright, the sky was blue, I was swimming in heated pools and
seeing friends and relatives that have moved down to sunny Florida.
What a treat! Then I came back to 20 inches or so of snow! Of
course, that is also a treat in its own way. It is just that the sun
felt so much better on the 'old bones' than the snow does.

Anyway, someone just sent me a beautiful quote that I would like to
share: "How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment
before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank-and realize that
she was probably less than fourteen when she wrote that quote down!

Well, when I was in Florida I came across a story about women saving
the world bit by bit, worth sharing. My cousin and sometimes
contributor to our e-mail newsletter, Ellen Saposnik, shared this
with me. In fact, she promised to write it up for us, but for now
I'll share an abbreviated verson. She is part of a group of women
who call themselves Womenaid. It is based on the idea that when
faced with lemons, make lemonade. They decided to each contribute 25
or 35 dollars-I can't remember which and get together for a pot-luck
supper once in awhile. Then they take the money, open a bank account
and whenever they hear of a woman in trouble who needs a little
assistance that might not work to go through welfare or other
agencies, they just help her. For example, they helped a woman get a
suitable pants suit to go on an interview and paid for some of her
babysitting expenses until she could set up day-care. Now she is
fully employed! I think this is so wonderful. Then when they run
out of money, they have another party, collect more and start all
over again! Yes, indeed the magic of the human spirit! I hope you'll
take heart with this group of ladies-maybe you will even start a
similar group!

All my best, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein

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