Welcome to the June 2020 Synchronicity Network Newsletter…
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Yuletide Musing: The Lore of the Holly
Known now as a symbol of Christmas, the Druids regarded holly as a symbol of fertility and eternal life, and thought it to have magical powers. The Romans associated it with Saturn…agriculture, fertility and the harvest. Although the berries are poisonous, it’s been used as a healing plant by Indigenous Americans, who made a tea of it as a heart stimulant.
Continue readingOn Giving and Hope
Last month, we shared items we found on Gratitude and Kindness. Now, we touch on acts that naturally follow: Giving and Hope.
Continue readingHappy Holidays!
What a year! How are you???
Continue reading2020 Smart Growth Summit Review
While the event was very long, and dug into many deep challenges, it was an overwhelmingly hopeful affair, grounded in real people doing real things, so much so that folks kept watching long after 5pm on Friday! In summary:
Continue readingFirefly Lights – December 2020
What’s going on at our own favorite small business, the community-oriented gallery created by local artists that Katie is proud to be a Managing Partner of….
Continue readingNovember 2020 Network Newsletter
Last month, we shared items we found on Gratitude and Kindness. Now, we touch on acts that naturally follow: Giving and Hope.
Continue readingGive Smart. Give Local. LI Needs YOU!!!
We’ve shared the following before, and we’re going to keep doing it because it’s important.
Continue readingA Few Good Places to Give
Long Island needs more people to give to local organizations addressing our local challenges. Here are just a few to consider:
Continue readingSupport Your Local Scout Troop
Katie’s own son, Max, is the Senior Patrol Leader of Troop 205 in Syosset. Above, you can see him with some fellow Scouts gathering food for those in need last summer.
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