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
An Attitude of Gratitude
My family is planning a big Thanksgiving this year. My husband will do all the cooking, while I’ll bake the… more
From the Driver’s Seat: The Loss And The Hope In The Aftermath Of Hurricane Michael
Ordinarily, I am a glass-half-full kind of person. But when I look at what’s happened to the residents of the… more
From the Driver’s Seat: Hurricane Michael
When it comes to hurricanes, there are two things you can be sure of. The first is that the Weather… more