Giving Back: Big Brother, Big Sister Honored

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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Broward County recently named its top volunteers. Joe Ro, Big Brother of the Year, has mentored for more than 7 years. Amanda Lachs, Big Sister of the Year, has gotten close to her Little Sister’s family over the years.

There are more than 1,000 children on the Broward County waiting list. If you are interested in volunteering, go to www.bbbsbroward.org. Volunteers must make a one-year commitment to the child.

The karmatastic life is a way of thinking, doing, being. Collective good deeds have the power to clarify the present, shape the future, and heal the past.

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Fund Food for Animals: Make Your Clicks Count

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Support Fund Food for Animals every day to feed and care for the millions of pets waiting for their forever homes. It’s free, and your clicks count for something important. Check out their cool merchandise, too.

Don’t buy--adopt. I know personally the joy of opening my door to a pet in need. Click here for a list of shelters throughout the US. Open your heart and you will not regret it.

The karmatastic life is a way of thinking, doing, being. Collective good deeds have the power to clarify the present, shape the future, and heal the past.

© 2011 Karmatastic. All rights reserved.

Heat Wave: Check on Your Neighbors

Record heat continues today through one third of the nation. The elderly, young, and ailing are most likely to succumb during these high temperatures. As of this posting at least five deaths have been attributed to the heat wave. Be sure to look in on your neighbors. Open your doors to those who do not have a/c. Don't forget the pets.

The karmatastic life is a way of thinking, doing, being. Collective good deeds have the power to clarify the present, shape the future, and heal the past.