tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post1302418843222611203..comments2023-10-04T07:56:09.315-04:00Comments on Greenish Thumb: Profile of a volunteerWendyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-50925811234285909852010-05-05T21:33:55.699-04:002010-05-05T21:33:55.699-04:00Thanks for your comments and great points!
Grace ...Thanks for your comments and great points!<br /><br />Grace - great motto. So true about asking a busy person!<br /><br />Kate - the schubertii is really coming along. It's unbelievable.<br /><br />RoseBelle - I really see what you're saying. When I was at the National Arboretum, they were saying that volunteers have logged ___ number of hours that equate to _____ dollars in service. I couldn't help but think that that data, may also be used by a corporation or company to say - hey, we don't even need to pay people for these jobs when we have volunteers to do the work. <br /><br />I guess there are some volunteer positions though, that don't directly serve to replace a paid worker - things that go above and beyond - like many school activities (international night, science fair, etc.)Wendyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04232693432045335251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-30104930646574651152010-05-02T18:19:10.495-04:002010-05-02T18:19:10.495-04:00It's funny, Our motto from PTA was "no go...It's funny, Our motto from PTA was "no good deed goes unpunished". Unfortunatly, no matter how much help you offer there is always someone commenting on how you should have done it. Well I say Get off your butt and volunteer to do it if you know so much. We help because it feels good to help and be part of something greater than ourselves. You have to do it for yourself and all the good you do for others in the process is just frosting on the cake. Good for you for volunteering to drive the truck. sounds fun.teresahttp://blog.gardenshoesonline.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-12772257969542809472010-04-30T21:43:06.055-04:002010-04-30T21:43:06.055-04:00WEndy..wonderful post..always insightful and inspi...WEndy..wonderful post..always insightful and inspiring..i enjoyed reading about all the differnt people. I also feel that every plant and weed has divine purpose and all exist together to create harmony !Brilliant post!<br />have a magical day!<br />Kiki~Victoriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09280128561139519596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-39198764081311016292010-04-29T10:59:31.164-04:002010-04-29T10:59:31.164-04:00Hi Wendy, was at Rosebelle's place noticed you...Hi Wendy, was at Rosebelle's place noticed your callsign. Interesting blog you have.<br />Love your pics.<br />Have a nice day and keep a song in your heart, Lee. Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00659078775260068702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-32031392186250063762010-04-29T10:55:31.540-04:002010-04-29T10:55:31.540-04:00I grow allium schubertii, too. It's such a coo...I grow allium schubertii, too. It's such a cool, weird flower. Looks like something from a Star Trek movie. I volunteer more than I probably should. I have a hard time saying no. But, the rewards are priceless. Cheers to you for putting forth the effort!Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-3745232765619291072010-04-29T02:58:45.663-04:002010-04-29T02:58:45.663-04:00Hi Wendy~~ They say if you want something done, as...Hi Wendy~~ They say if you want something done, ask a busy person. The flip side, if you don't want to do it, hide. I made up that last part. I commend you for your efforts. And good luck on the flora volunteers too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-19664224328109711292010-04-29T00:43:37.158-04:002010-04-29T00:43:37.158-04:00You have such a wonderful heart and you most certa...You have such a wonderful heart and you most certainly will have good things coming back to you. Many people don't volunteer because it's troublesome and some do it out of requirement (like at my company, all managers are required to do this). You do it out of compassion. Good for you!Xiao Yen Recipeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05095978934238406430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-71907017323435766202010-04-28T07:34:33.087-04:002010-04-28T07:34:33.087-04:00Good for you Wendy, so many things would fall apar...Good for you Wendy, so many things would fall apart if it wasn't for volunteers. I believe, the more you give, the more you get back!(not in a monetary way of course, lol).Deborah at Kilbourne Grovehttp://kilbournegrove.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-11706778338914247222010-04-28T04:47:20.155-04:002010-04-28T04:47:20.155-04:00Volunteers - that is a unique word to use in a gar...Volunteers - that is a unique word to use in a garden..<br />They sound like intruders when some unknown weeds sprouts (that's also means more work)<br /><br />Regardless, I don't think you are a "sucker" in anyway. A better word would be a gentle soul making the earth greener, productive and bringing joy & knowledge to the rest of the world.<br />Now, isn't that nice?James Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01423981835876393119noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-709282110409755362010-04-28T04:23:29.653-04:002010-04-28T04:23:29.653-04:00God please bless the VOLUNTEERS! They say the ulti...God please bless the VOLUNTEERS! They say the ultimate aim of the soul is to provide service, and you are doing that already. That means you are an old soul, whatever that means. Another meaning on the contrary is that an old soul comes again and again because it doesn't learn fast! hehe. (just trying to amuse you). By the way, i'd like to say that in plants the volunteers are normally the colonizers!Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06044386271018560595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-89650434454583665122010-04-28T00:53:05.911-04:002010-04-28T00:53:05.911-04:00I enjoyed reading this post very much Wendy! I thi...I enjoyed reading this post very much Wendy! I think you are the best volunteer... one who listens well :-D And it is interesting to know that you can drive a big truck! Good that you volunteered ;-) Last week, my friend was speaking to a crowd of volunteers and she told them that everyone's contribution is like a key/alphabet in a typewriter... every key is crucial irregardless of their significance.<br /><br />Love that allium :-D The plant is looking really good.Stephaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05867061279916535777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6102266899310858136.post-58168409701566309062010-04-28T00:46:51.064-04:002010-04-28T00:46:51.064-04:00Unemployment has risen so much in my city that now...Unemployment has risen so much in my city that now we have too many people volunteering hoping to network to find work. It's very saturating right now. Everywhere you turn, people are volunteering left and right. In a way, it's good but it affects a company from hiring fulltimers. Since they have people volunteering, they don't need to pay someone to work for them.RoseBellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152651219690178817noreply@blogger.com