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
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
(Months) Upon A Time: The Long Tale Of Hurricane Recovery
When you’ve been married as long as I have, a funny thing starts to happen. At some point, you not… more