Tag: HERO

Every once in awhile, Saul and I play “Who would you most like to have dinner with?”

Jimmy Buffett is high on Saul’s list. Mother Teresa is high on mine. I imagine we’re both out of luck.

A little boy in Fargo will long remember a recent meal he got to share thanks to a side helping of kindness. His grandfather, Harvey ... Read More


I had a friend once whose little boy was diagnosed with cancer. During that dark journey, the family was forced to rely on community support in almost every aspect of their lives. Medical bills, car payments, child care and homework delivery were all handled by a team of people who just wanted to help.

I watched that little boy slowly deteriorate ... Read More


Have you ever had a really good idea? I’m talking about one of those ideas that you know could change the way people do business, reform the political process or create world peace?

Or maybe it was just a simple idea that could right a wrong.

Deanna Micheli had one of those ideas.

Back in 1996, Deanna was working as an operating-room nurse ... Read More