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. The funny thing about football is, even though there are always numerous players on the field, some only get air time if something really bad like a penalty or missed block has occurred. I’m talking […]
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 Christmas, and I was nine. I bought my brother the perfect gift (a dinosaur that turned into a robot), only to discover he’d gotten me soap. At the time, I wasn’t a big fan of […]
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. Right now, those of the Jewish faith are celebrating Hanukkah (also known as the Festival of Lights), which commemorates a miracle that occurred more than 2,000 years ago: Although there was just enough oil to […]
#GivingTuesday
GivingTuesday is Tuesday, November 27th, and this year ALAN has partnered with Humanity Road and Healthcare Ready to promote the work all of our organizations do to support the disaster response community with information and resources. In that spirit of collaboration, please enjoy this guest blog from Humanity Road! Kathy Fulton Executive Director American Logistics […]
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 pies and do the dishes. (It’s not really a fair trade – he’s a great cook, but a messy one.) I have family of all ages coming from across the U.S., and our house will […]
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 Florida Panhandle this past week, I find myself at a loss. The images of Hurricane Michael’s debris and devastation are heartbreaking, especially when they are combined with what we have already been seeing come out […]
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 Channel’s Jim Cantore will be somewhere near the heart of the action. The second is that you’ll be hearing from ALAN in some form or fashion, even if it feels like you just got a […]
(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 only feel like you’ve heard your spouse tell a particular story more times than you can count, you also wish you could just fast forward to the end. (Admit it. We’ve all been there!) The […]
