It seems like only a short while ago we were all anticipating the turn of the Century with a great deal of anticipation, and at least some trepidation's due to things like y2k which threatened to disrupt life as we knew it. Over 2,500 days have come and gone since that event. For a lot of us, this is met with a sigh, wondering where it has gone, and why it has gone by so fast. While we have no control over the speed of the clock, we are allowed control of how we fill the hours.
Many times at the advent of a new year, we make any number of resolutions pertaining to how we will fill those hours, which by this time have mostly faded into history.
I think most of us would agree that we would like to be known for giving our best efforts to improve the quality of life for our families and our communities. These two items intertwine more than we might think. It is hard to improve the quality of family life in a community that is in shambles. While the state of the community is seen through the eye of the beholder and is subjective at best, it many cases it is not major overhaul that is necessary to improve the quality of life. It’s the "little things" that make such a big difference. Helping to provide for a person in need, making social activities available, having a forum to discuss problems, are important parts of this process, and are difficult if not impossible to accomplish without some form of organization.
Getting back to "filling the hours" I’m sure that most of us would wish for more hours to do the things we are already doing. However, if those hours do not include reaching out into our communities, perhaps some thought should be given in that direction.
If the Grange is not something that is familiar to you, check out this website, follow some of the grange-related links, and I’m sure it will increase your understanding, perhaps to the point of a decision on your part to join us in our attempts to serve the local community and greater interests. Feel free to contact us with any questions or comments.
Al Fine
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