i just read about a taxi driver who had decorated his cab with flowers and posters. When asked about it, he said that he was thankful to have work, and that he spent so much time in his cab that it was really his office, and so he wanted it to be a soothing and joyful place, both for himself and his passengers. I think he is a wise person. Whether it’s a fast-paced, stressful work environment, or a busy home, one of the things you can do to provide respite from the hustle and

Evelyn has been a member of Friends since 2006. Over the years, Evelyn has generously used her passion and talent for the benefit of the Park. In 2006 she led a group of artists in a fundraising effort to help add the 4,600 acres around Katahdin Lake to Baxter State Park. Together these artists raised more than $27,000 by producing art of the views from the lake, which they sold in an auction. Evelyn also donated several more of her own paintings to that effort. In 2009, Evel

For two weeks in March, my efforts were focused on raising money for the children's hunger program, known as Backpack. Every Friday, teachers provide children with a backpack of food to tide them over the weekend. You can read about the program here. The buyers among you helped me deliver 50% of that sale price to the program. Some of you sent outright donations. I received many wonderful messages thanking me for making them aware of the immense need, and especially for calli