Shouldn’t charities give something away?

Sounds obvious, right? But according to a story in the New York Times, there is growing confusion over what constitutes a charity these days. Specifically, the story reports that recent court rulings are challenging the tax-exempt status of nonprofits.
Think about this the next time your alma mater solicits a donation: Harvard University, with a $35 billion (with a [...]

Lucky, spoiled, foolish me

Sometimes things are perfect and I’m glad I recognize when that is, because I’m telling you, sometimes things are perfect for only a few minutes. We’re in the middle of a few of those minutes right now. The babies are healthy and tired after a busy and fun day. The kitchen is full of groceries [...]