Diary of a Serial Volunteer
Jay is a member of the United Way of Southeast Missouri's board of directors and executive committee and a former journalist. Thanks to a recent career change, Jay has recently had a chance to spend more time volunteering, and decided to share his experiences here.
Setting Up a School is a 'Moving' Experience
Posted Thursday, December 8, 2011, at 6:14 PM
Thursday afternoon, December 8 - Okay, I'll admit it. The news this morning of Albert Pujols' departure from St. Louis put me in a sour mood. I was having a hard time wrapping my arms around the fact that next year, for the first time in more than a decade, No. 5 wouldn't be at 1st base at Busch and wouldn't be hitting gargantuan home runs for the Cardinals for the rest of his career...
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