tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post7859703348740415388..comments2023-09-04T10:28:21.666-04:00Comments on A Pirate Looks Past Sixty: PIRATES DON'T WORK OR VOLUNTEER!!!pbquighttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-64910494233796837722012-03-04T20:26:59.738-05:002012-03-04T20:26:59.738-05:00Volunteer work can be very rewarding and it appear...Volunteer work can be very rewarding and it appears you have found a niche in the library system. Great work if you can remain quiet. Invariably my cell phone will blow someone's ears off and I'll get those steely glares from strangers reading Charles Manson or something.<br /><br />Moreover, at one point in time I considered joining the Peace Corps but it was fleeting. I don't think I could have stomached the misery of others for a two-year commitment.<br /><br />You can be proud of your spirit of volunteerism, Pam.Jeremy Bateshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00877532315856151843noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-28195248442474776732012-02-10T10:34:50.886-05:002012-02-10T10:34:50.886-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-6345207323817396122012-02-08T04:57:59.272-05:002012-02-08T04:57:59.272-05:00You are a professional volunteer! That's one w...You are a professional volunteer! That's one way to incorporate variety in your life. <br /><br />I've done my share of volunteering too, and each of those moments collide into savoured smiles for later. I am not sure that I ever really went out of my way to do it, I just came across opportunities that could not be missed.k~https://www.blogger.com/profile/17308736457276683273noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-54745774282724466592012-01-31T11:25:18.804-05:002012-01-31T11:25:18.804-05:00It seems that I have been a volunteer my whole lif...It seems that I have been a volunteer my whole life. I too was a Candy Striper in the local hospital of my hometown. I loved it. Also among my fav volunteer jobs was as a USO hostess in the '60's. My volunteer positions in my church were many, but the longest was 15 years in my church thrift shop. I "retired" from all my volunteering activities because I think I am just plain used up, but I still catch myself volunteering online for this and that. <br /><br />Sadly (for me) came the realization close to the end of my 36 year career with the state that I wish I had become an attorney. Nonetheless, I had a fabulous career and am now more than happily retired.<br /><br />I'm glad to have found your blog. I'm following now.Darlene ~Bloggity Blogger~https://www.blogger.com/profile/08202901408911879517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-22104060518798349582012-01-30T15:29:34.763-05:002012-01-30T15:29:34.763-05:00Thanks D.G., sounds like you've had some great...Thanks D.G., sounds like you've had some great volunteer experiences too. Always happy to welcome new readers too.pbquighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-23731458921058686772012-01-30T13:58:10.648-05:002012-01-30T13:58:10.648-05:00Enjoyed your post, and am now following. Nice to ...Enjoyed your post, and am now following. Nice to meet you!<br /><br />As for volunteering I did lots when my girls were young -- Brownies, Girl Guides, sewing for the drama dept at their school, filming the school play, Fun fairs, etc. I even volunteered at a theatre production company locally and got to design their invites and thank you cards, something I definitely wouldn't have had the opportunity to do otherwise (ties in with my artsy-craftsy background).D.G. Hudsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06213237734772028645noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-5237900429025966312012-01-27T20:07:45.525-05:002012-01-27T20:07:45.525-05:00I've volunteered a lot over the years...you do...I've volunteered a lot over the years...you do meet some characters. Volunteering in a library, though? Not something I've ever tried or thought about. Hate to say it, you sound too good to be a pirate (except the attorney part).LarryCminivhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17548333162642424412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-74781628237044574752012-01-16T02:27:06.400-05:002012-01-16T02:27:06.400-05:00Volunteering in a library would be ideal for me, e...Volunteering in a library would be ideal for me, except I probably wouldn't get any work done...I'd go hide in the stacks somewhere and read. Seriously, that is something I'd like to do when the day comes that I have more time. Also considering doing something with dementia patients. In the meantime, I've already made a few things for charity with my new crocheting skills and look forward to doing more of that. (Other volunteer things I think about: food bank, soup kitchen, animal shelter, adult literacy...someday!) Enjoyed reading this, Pam.ElaineLKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00866201775130742517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-82577794102217466552012-01-09T20:52:31.104-05:002012-01-09T20:52:31.104-05:00@word nerd: More years for me than you and yet I ...@word nerd: More years for me than you and yet I still remember it (a bit).<br />@The Frizzy Hooker: You've got that right, lol.pbquighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-26440133780383427992012-01-08T00:44:54.209-05:002012-01-08T00:44:54.209-05:00a volunteer pirate! HAa volunteer pirate! HAThe Frizzy Hookerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500417045854458607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-47058458308944916022012-01-07T15:45:57.483-05:002012-01-07T15:45:57.483-05:00I was a candy striper, too--at a nursing home. It ...I was a candy striper, too--at a nursing home. It was a really good experience. Holy crapanoly--I just thought back on how many years ago that was. Wow.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-69678524078848508842012-01-07T15:41:24.021-05:002012-01-07T15:41:24.021-05:00I was a hospital volunteer once, after my first we...I was a hospital volunteer once, after my first week I started calling in sick. Partly because I felt like I was catching everything, and partly because I cried all the time over the burn victims and pediatric cases. After my hospital stays for cancer though, I feel called to go back...it can be a lonely and scary place. Congratulations on having a satisfying paid and unpaid career!Annahttp://lipstick-journey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-85581334057568445952012-01-07T15:06:33.277-05:002012-01-07T15:06:33.277-05:00@mojo, lol love that description.
@CM, and fun to...@mojo, lol love that description. <br />@CM, and fun too. <br />@chantell, thanks for reading, all endeavors and to your life whether paid, volunteer or just plain fun.pbquighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-45021571893979034402012-01-07T09:01:03.799-05:002012-01-07T09:01:03.799-05:00I admire you for all the wonderful volunteer work ...I admire you for all the wonderful volunteer work you have done in your life...Society functions only with the help of volunteers like yourself :o) It is something I hope to do in the future, and something I think is more valuable than paid work...Visiting via GBE 2 :o)Chantellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14969596274482669712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-67066641669430278422012-01-07T08:23:36.763-05:002012-01-07T08:23:36.763-05:00A candy stripper.... conjures visions of curvy wom...A candy stripper.... conjures visions of curvy women adorned with glittering candies, slowly unwrapping and eating one sweet at a time to the breathless anticipation of the paying customer!! Loved this, Pam :o)Mojo Writinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09457472397010589516noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-82336230018343744542012-01-07T03:23:21.205-05:002012-01-07T03:23:21.205-05:00Volunteer work is simply admirable!Volunteer work is simply admirable!Claudia Moserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15749097943320550338noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-7246110210929316292012-01-07T00:03:19.840-05:002012-01-07T00:03:19.840-05:00Thanks for all the comments. This is just one are...Thanks for all the comments. This is just one area of the broad topic of work. In most states pro bono work is required of all attorneys, so some of the time volunteering was part of my work work. If that makes sense. Thanks for reading. <br />Pampbquighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04299353357683410509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-514304029608690702012-01-06T21:22:41.097-05:002012-01-06T21:22:41.097-05:00Long time BSA scouter (One Eagle I am proud of). ...Long time BSA scouter (One Eagle I am proud of). Coached a bit of soccer. Still pitch in at recycling events and trail restorations. But that isn't work...Another Government Employeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11736588211704245188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-53696928225619485552012-01-06T21:13:33.585-05:002012-01-06T21:13:33.585-05:00I know a lot of people enjoy volunteering and I ad...I know a lot of people enjoy volunteering and I admire them for doing so, you, of course, included.<br />I am still enjoying the lack of structure or should I say, my own designed structure since I will always have a list of things to do. Volunteering would be I would have to be somewhere at a designated time and maybe one day, but not today. Therefore, I am indebted to people like you who do make that sacrifice.<br /><br />Great history, btw for a pirate.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18285427147723972295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-57023174955221875002012-01-06T21:12:05.688-05:002012-01-06T21:12:05.688-05:00I too was once a Girl Guide leader (no Girl Scouts...I too was once a Girl Guide leader (no Girl Scouts here in Canada). Now I volunteer at a local cancer centre. Volunteering makes the world a better place!Laurie Peel, CRA-RPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04183309517577568914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-76464468011948342652012-01-06T15:08:36.908-05:002012-01-06T15:08:36.908-05:00When I was a snot-bucket, Mom would drop me off at...When I was a snot-bucket, Mom would drop me off at the community center to volunteer, until she was ready to deal with me. Such attitude my mother has.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707196156627348174.post-26457637854691088972012-01-06T14:52:48.549-05:002012-01-06T14:52:48.549-05:00There is so much value in volunteer work and the r...There is so much value in volunteer work and the rewards are rich! I always thought that working in a library would be fun. <br /><br />Great take on "work!"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com