You Matter

Every Monday Matters: "Addicted to Dying?"

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 11.17.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

There will be 1 billion fewer cigarettes smoked and 274 million fewer cigarettes littered if nobody lights up today. People say it is hard to stop smoking, but isn't it harder to keep doing it?

Every Monday Matters: "Are You Really Going to Read Them Again?"

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 11.17.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

61% of low-income families have no books in their homes. Survey your bookshelves and pull out books that you won't read again. Donate them to a local literacy organization, school or library.

Every Monday Matters: "They Give More Than They Take."

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 11.17.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

Animals are unconcerned about age, looks, or physical ability; they accept you just as you are. If you're thinking about getting a pet, seriously consider adopting.

You Matter: The Inaugural Challenge For Us All

Dr. Cara Barker | Posted 11.17.2011

Dr. Cara Barker

In contrast with our ex-President, it is not be surprising that there has been great commentary on Obama's impressive mastery of language. And yet it is not only his words that move us, but his inclusion.

Every Monday Matters: "Putting The World Back Together Again."

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 05.25.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

Every 3.5 seconds someone dies of hunger. Every 11 seconds someone dies of AIDS. Every 15 seconds a child dies from a waterborne illness. 1 billion people have no access to clean drinking water.

Every Monday Matters: What Matters Most?

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 11.17.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

At the end of 2009, don't you want to look back and see that you made a difference? That you matter? This is the first Monday of the New Year. Start it off by making a difference.

Every Monday Matters: "Learn, Grow, Escape... Read"

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 11.17.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

Reading is like exercising -- mental and physical benefits flourish with regular practice. It relaxes, entertains, and inspires your soul. So take time to read... this column doesn't count.

Every Monday Matters: "They Missed... By One House"

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza | Posted 11.17.2011

Matthew Emerzian and Kelly Bozza

A safe neighborhood is created when the people who live in it look out for one another and their property. Let's make it more difficult for burglars to do their job.