I volunteer at an animal shelter. I donate to childrens programs. I love gardening. I love the smell of flowers. I have a garden. I am planning to plant flowers in it to attract bees.  bought some zinnias and marigolds. I wok in a shipyard. I am retired from the military. I served in the Air Force. After the military I went to work in the shipyard. I build boats. I don't have a large income. I used to have a husky when I was growing up. I have a supportive network of friends and family who help me garden. I am very busy. I am happy with my work-life balance.
I prefer dogs over rabbits. I have two dogs. I am a teacher. I love children. I don't have a large income. I have a garden in my house. I love the smell of flowers. My husband used to be in the marine. I love puppies. I like peonies and hydrangeas. I have rose bushes. I am very busy.
What grade do you teach? 9th grade English.  They act crazy!  But, I bet you are used to crazy kids having that husky! I used to have a husky. I no longer do. He wasn't that crazy, though. Only got that way when we played. Freshmen are crazy and rebellious. I remember being in ninth grade. Times were simpler then I think that's why I like gardening so much.  The smell of them is like aromatherapy!  I have the roses, but I want more flowers that have a strong smell.  Any suggestions? Lily has a very strong fragrance. Are you having the kids read Of Mice and Men written by John Steinbeck? I can't remember if it was freshmen or sophomore year I had to. I really enjoyed the experience, though. We watched the movie, too, I believe.  We used to, but I hated when he would accidentally kill the rabbits in the book.  It's hard reading that over and over.  So, the programs you donate to?  Do they help with education/school, or fund something else? They do help. Some are just to give the children what they need. Like extra coats and shoes in the winter. Some give the school extra money for new textbooks and stuff like that. Each one funds something different, but they all help. That's why I love donating. The children are the future. Might as well supply them with what they need, you know? I wish more people realized that!  A lot of people say they don't enough money to donate, but even if it's $1, if everyone did that it would add up.  I mean, I don't make that much either, but a few bucks won't kill me That's true. Giving up a $1 cheeseburger for a day won't kill anyone. Besides, it could be your own children helping. Literally, anything counts. Our time on this earth is limited. We might as well make it to where the next generations doesn't have so much to worry about while they're so young. I do understand that some people can't afford it, but if they can go to McDonald's everyday they can. I feel the same way about people who don't take care of their pets.  My neighbor's cat is on her fourth litter and she won't get her spade because she "doesn't have the money."  Of course, she has some Starbuck's trenta frappachino soy extra everything concoction every day.  I would love to volunteer at a shelter like you, but I think it would break my heart.  I think about just taking the cat and getting her secretly fixed, lol. The shelter I volunteer at don't euthanize. We keep them until they find a home. That's my favorite thing about it. I'm not afraid to pull money out of pocket to feed the animals, either. It's a passion. They're scared animals.  It was great talking to you!  Gotta get going, busy, busy!  You'll need to send me some pics of your flowers as they come in.