October, 2006 is the 22nd anniversary of my becoming a Listening Ear volunteer. I went through training in the fall of 1984, when many current staff members weren't even born yet. What has changed over the years? Not a great deal. We still have 24-hour, 7-day-a-week shift coverage. Volunteers are always needed and always welcome ( Read more... )

Well, I made it. Five hours plus, from home to therapy to Eles Place and back home ( Read more... )