Good Dog Deeds

Philanthropy is commendable, but it must not cause the philanthropist to overlook the circumstances of economic injustice that make philanthropy necessary. ~Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Source: “On Being A Good Neighbor”, Strength to Love, Martin Luther King, Jr., 2010 Fortress Press

Feed Your Good Dog friend, Ricky Steele and, American R&B singer, Jo Jo Benson struck up a friendship forty years ago at a time and place when it was unlikely for such a friendship to develop, but against the odds it did. Jo Jo Benson had a successful career he loved. So much so, and ...

… and for Peer Health Exchange Empowering Teens to Make Healthy Decisions Peer Health Exchange equips teens with the knowledge and skills they need to make healthy decisions. This year PHE DC will reach 1,100 ninth graders attending public schools in the District. Behind this accomplishment is the investment of time by the high school students we ...

The University of Georgia would do well to demonstrate leadership as set forth in the following quote by Douglas McArthur rather than fail to lead at all in the matter of Equal Access at the UGA Arch: “A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to ...

One Small Act – Atlanta Community Food Bank Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. ~Vincent Van Gogh You cannot – ever – underestimate the power of one small act, such as casting a vote. Many, many thanks to all of you who voted and made the Atlanta Community Food Bank ...

TGIFYGDF – Thank Goodness It’s Feed Your Good Dog Friday!Volunteer Opportunities for the Weekend and Beyond! Volunteering can be life-changing. When you participate in volunteer opportunities you will learn new skills, make new friends, strengthen your community, spice up your resume and improve lives, often all at the same time. So change your life for ...

It’s what we put out there that determines success in whatever we do. I see evidence of this all over the place, all the time. There is a story at the back of the May 2014 issue of Southern Living written by Rick Bragg, titled “Pretty Girl”. It illustrates the power of ...

Education is key for early detection of ovarian cancer.  Know the symptoms, listen to your body, see a medical professional, and don’t take no for an answer until you rule it out. See What You Need to Know at the end of this post. Many thanks to Gay Lenner, Jaime Ackerman, Shirley Leaderman, Melanie Zucker, ...

Yesterday, March 8, 2011, marked the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day, and Women for Women International celebrated with its 2011 Join Me on the Bridge Event! Tens of thousands of people came together on bridges all over the world — from the Millennium Bridge in London, the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City, the Golden ...

Here’s a quirky animated short film about people falling down while onlookers from an office building enjoy a little workplace humor at their expense. Fans of stylish, animated shorts should enjoy the distinct visuals and laugh at the funny accidents on display here. Of course, it’s not so funny when a shaky little old man ...