Grandmother Stereotypes Redefined

My biggest "good deed" of my life was being with my AIDS buddy when he died. But that was a long time ago. It is so easy to get stuck in the daily routines -- work, exercise, taking care of the house, etc. etc. and to get out of the habit of doing "good deeds." Now I like to donate my art to organizations to raise money for their causes.

Life has been very good to me, so, upon retiring, I decided to give back to society with my time and money. I volunteer at the thrift shop at Abby's House, a shelter for women, and at Cafe for Thought in the Worcester Public Library which is staffed by Friends of the Worcester Public Library volunteers.. I regularly donate to many organizations in many walks of life: the arts, the community, education, and medicine. I also am a good friend and visit the elderly and home-bound to bring some cheer into their lives.

I support those in ill health through volunteer opportunities.

I work with people with special needs. My sister Betty had encephalitis (what was then referred to as sleeping sickness) as a small child. As a result she was institutionalized from a young age. I was too young help my sister, so I help others on her behalf.