This is the "easiest-ever" way to lift your own spirits. Call it a timeless way to feel good yourself....helping others helps you feel better too.

My car is filled. Not even room to fit a toothpick. Irish potatoes, soda, clothes for vets, cakes, pies, chips, treat bags and warm socks placed in individual bags with smiley faces.

What is on the agenda for the FUN AND FREE Motown Magic Party for Vets at the shelter? A member of the popular band Wildflower is going to lead a Motown sing-a-long, going to teach 3 line dances - the Cupid Shuffle, Soul City Walking and the Electric Slide.

Edie is coming. She is known for founding the Hug Mobsters and the event Hugs Across America which was a grand success. So hugs for all.

Linda who made 3 beautiful afghans will be there with her sparkle for helping others. Kathy, Genia, Lynne and me.

Each man will get a bouquet of Trader Joe's flowers. One guy said last time, "But I don't have a sweetheart to give them to." I answered, "Maybe you will find one tonight now that you have the flowers - in case you get invited to a prom - at the last minute."

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1. A friend donated clothes that belonged to her son who passed away. It was not easy to part with his things. A heartbroken mom reaching out to broken vets. I think her son is saying from above, "Thanks, Mom." Clothes that will warm their bodies and their hearts.

2. Many people helped from the sidelines - dropping off lots of snacks. So many kind FB friends sprung into action.

3. I woke up with a scathingly brilliant idea ...well actually....just another one of my crazy project ideas. In my mind I heard, "Trisha, go to the Dollar Tree and buy colorful post-it notes and red, yellow and blue stick pins." So, I did just that. Then without even a modicum of artistic ability, I made a WALL OF WISDOM on a large piece of foam board. I will ask each guy to write his Keys for a Good Life, Tips about Attitude, Positive Sayings.....you get the idea......and hopefully, we will get everybody thinking and posting on the wall.

4. Another friend will bring her Dad's clothing over. He passed and she thought that her sons would want his sport coats. She feels very emotional about his clothes.....but feels that this is the right group to donate to.

5. In the picture are some of the donations that I was "storing on my steps" - filled 12 steps with treats.

Thank you dear FB Friends. If you want to join us to serve the feast, sing and converse with the vets, just come to my place at 11 am tomorrow. Saturday. Car-pool has room for YOU!

This is the "easiest-ever" way to lift your own spirits. Call it a timeless way to feel good yourself....helping others helps you feel better too.

So grab a few friends and drive down to the Open Arms Transitional Housing, 4122 Kensington Avenue. Kensington section of Philadelphia. Safe to park right in front of the entrance door. Party starts at 1 pm.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IUG-9jZD-g