Different Ways To Help

self | 9-17-01 | Kithlyara

[Kithlyara]

Not everyone is currently able to donate blood, or money, but they want to help. I know I have a couple of ways to help that I'm working on, so I'm sure there are others out there who have their own ideas.

Here are the ideas I'm working on, and can use help with. Please feel free to post your own ideas, or other ways to help here.

Poems for America: I'm currently compiling a book of poems that were written about the events of 9-11-01. Everyone is invited to submit a poem. Anyone who submits a poem will keep all rights to it, and the proceeds of the book will go to benefit the relief agencies. If this interests you, please go to

http://www.geocities.com/poems4america

Blankets for Liberty: I'm also accepting donations of handmade, or hand altered, blankets and stuffed animals to go to the victims and their families. You can include your name or a small message with the donation. If you would like to help with this, please go to

http://www.geocities.com/blanketsforliberty

[Kithlyara]

Any help you can give me with these is appreciated. Also, please post other ways to help here. I'm sure someone out there will be relieved to find some way they can help with the relief effort. Thanks!

[jonatron]

I've heard they need respirators, batteries, flashlights and white socks.

[KevinDavis]

Any chance of forming our own hit squad to go to afganistan and capture Osama ourselves????

[Kithlyara]

Anyone else have any ideas?

[JRandomFreeper]

I sqeaked in under the deadline for re-enlisting in the Reserves by 26 days. I've got 2 kids and a son-in-law in uniform too. If you're fit, and not over 40, and previous active duty service, ask the Reserves if they will consider you. Those kids will need some cranky f@rts to give them a little guidance.

/john

[JRandomFreeper]

Any chance of forming our own hit squad to go to afganistan and capture Osama ourselves?

Call your congress-critter and insist they issue Letters of Marque and Reprisal. That covers the free-market aspect.

/john

[Kithlyara]

I was going to join the Coast Guard Reserves earlier this year, then I found out I was pregnant with baby #2. So, needless to say, I have to wait until after the baby is born before I can join.

I was really bummed too about not being able to join, although I'm thrilled I'm pregnant. I stay-at-home with my daughter, so joining the Reserves would allow me to serve my country, and and still be a stay-at-home mom to my daughter.

[JRandomFreeper]

so joining the Reserves would allow me to serve my country, and and still be a stay-at-home mom to my daughter.

Great idea. Except that you serve at the needs of the government. If you are a stay-at-home mom, and thinking about enlisting in the Reserves, I would council you to stay at home. You serve there also. I salute your service.

The Reserves have a nasty way of yanking you away from hearth and home to serve in pest-holes around the world. Your babies are better served with Mom at home. God bless you, and God bless your children.

/john

[Kithlyara]

Thank you :0 ) I know my husband most definitely agress with you! He wasn't overly thrilled with the idea of me wanting to join the Reserves. Thanks again for your kind words and blessings :0 )

[Kithlyara]

Anyone else have any ideas that could be added to the list???