Staying The Course
About a month ago I ran my first half marathon. I won’t reveal my time. But I will say that… more
What March Madness Looks Like To ALAN
At our house, the topic of the week is the NCAA Basketball Tournament, and the chances that the University of… more
ALAN’s Helpful Post-Tornado Relief Do’s and Don’ts
As you are well aware, several devastating tornados touched down in the Southeast this past Sunday. Since then, ALAN has… more
Happy ALANtine’s Day!
Since last year’s sale of Necco has left us without traditional conversation hearts this year, we’ve devised our own way… more
A Day On, Not A Day Off: Calling All Volunteers
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” — Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Montgomery, AL 1957. If you’ve ever viewed my Facebook, Twitter or LinkedIn, you already know that I’m a fan of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., because I frequently use his quotes.
Kicking Off 2019
The college football championship game is just around the corner – and many of us are eagerly counting the days.… more
More Blessed To Give Than To Receive
When I was a kid my parents told me it was “more blessed to give than to receive.” It was… more
Season Of Lights And Miracles
Lately, I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the word “light” – and it’s not difficult to see why.… more
GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 27th, and this year ALAN has partnered with Humanity Road and Healthcare Ready to promote the… more