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Sherlene: Let The Holidays Begin

This is the time of year when tree leaves are offering a pallet of colors. The invisible wind passes by with a dance that makes things just twirl or sway. Store brands are preparing now for the upcoming holidays by offering holiday-store sales earlier. It seems like such ads are distributed earlier every year to compete for our purchases.  Black Friday sales are happening before its actual November event. Online shoppers are getting excited for the added discounts that the season offers. Seasonal job seekers are coming on board much earlier. I think it's a good idea; it allows such employees to learn the store environment to provide better customer service and to restock or discard outdated items available. Some short-term employees may even be invited to remain with a company and transition as one of its actual part-time or full-time associates. When a seasonal employee, it is always wise to budget accordingly, and don't overspend unnecessarily. Also, it is a good id

Sherlene: Bringing Comfort To Storm Victims

Neighborhoods and communities affected by natural weather disasters need comfort and immediate lodging.  With the recent storms, most families couldn't afford to leave their dwelling places. Others were already facing a storm of life challenge of being one paycheck away from poverty status or homelessness--before the storm of natural weather. FEMA is the agency that provides the government humanitarian aid. When thousands of people are affected in communities, partnering services are crucial in getting available resources to individuals and families in need.  There are a variety of non-traditional services that are usually needed such as assistance with prepping for a storm. Senior citizens are not able to carry belongings to a nearby public storage. Also, families with small children may need other types of services to prepare for evacuation. Then, there are the disaster relief staff groups who need lodging.  Would you consider volunteering to offer spacing at your home