Pink Bananas and a Flock of Chicks

By far the most unusual gifts Allan got for his birthday this year were a bunch of pink bananas from our driver Fortes (who told us they were very special) and a flock of chicks from Erin. Fortes wanted to do something special for his "chef" and chose something he would not normally buy for himself. It was very sacrificial. Erin donated the funds for the chicks to Heifer International who provides food to the world's poor. They were such creative gifts to celebrate Allan's birthday. Besides, what do you get the guy who has everything he needs? Here we are living in the city often billed at the world's most expensive and realize there are thousands of starving people right outside our doorstep. So what better thought as a birthday tribute than to provide sustenance for someone else? I was so inspired by this idea that I will be sending a donation to Heifer to plant trees as a memorial to the Jordan, the son of one of my friends on Boston Way, who tragically died in an accident last week. It's a great way to make a lasting gift for years to come. Heifer is one of several agencies working to fight hunger by "teaching others to fish." Although there are other worthwhile organizations, this is one worth checking out: http://www.heifer.org/