I’m No Superstar

I’m No Superstar is a blog for people like me who want to make a difference in the world but know they aren’t activists. Each post contains a social action idea that most of us could do, a book that’s worth reading, or a link to a website that offers other ideas. Oh, and it’s all introduced by a sometimes quirky story from my life.

Chronic or Crisis? How’s Your Support?

If you have a crisis in your life and need a sympathetic ear, I’m your gal. I have loads of empathy—and maybe some unasked for words of advice—for you as you deal with your problem. However, if you are still wallowing in the same problem months or even years later, I’m just not interested. I

Did You End Up in Italy or Holland?

In church last week, my friend Christina—a mom of an autistic son—shared the following story to describe what being a mom in her situation means. As the mom of an older adopted child, and knowing the difficulties our daughter Joy had with her adopted children, I can say it applies to more than families dealing

Charity or Justice or Both?

I love the intentional charitable choices Les and I make at Christmas. We give coats to a clothing closet so someone will have a warmer Christmas. We buy gifts for someone we know in need. We put together shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child. And because of my parents’ Salvation Army background, I have trouble

Wandering Back Into the Light

  Debby Howell-Moroney, her husband Michael and their, at that time, small children Maddy and Ian, were part of our Delaware church while Michael was getting his PhD. They moved on to Birmingham many years ago, but we were so thankful to see them this summer when they visited the Mid-Atlantic region. Debby is a

Visit a Christian Bookstore; Help Haiti

I love books. I know you know that if you’ve read the blog more than once or met me in person. Even when I try to swear off buying books for a season—”I’ll use the library!” “I’ll not buy a book until I read every book on my to-be-read shelves” (yes, it’s way beyond a

What’s That All About Anyway?

I’ve been blogging since 2005, and until this year my blog appeared on my website (where you can still access the archives). Maybe you are a newer reader, and you wonder why I called this blog I’m No Superstar. As I wrote my first day on the blog, I chose the title I’m No Superstar

What Can Social Media Do?

I have loved catching up with old friends on Facebook (maybe you!). I’ve also blogged for five years because I wanted to share social action ideas with others, another use for social media. But I wanted to know what else I could do with it. Could it help me in my speaking or writing ministry?

The Power of One

Charlie’s only 7. But the Haitian earthquake deeply affected him and he wanted to do something. So he decided he would ride his bike around his local park and ask people to donate for each lap, with the hope of raising £500, the equivalent of about $761, for UNICEF. So far Charlie, and the publicity

Loving My Mother

When I first moved my blog to Blogger, I was sure I would blog more often because I could do so easily. Not so much. But this time, I have a valid reason (not an excuse, a real reason). My mom, who is 87 and lives at a retirement community about a half hour away from me,

 

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