Play Fair
Searching for inspiration in what has turned out to be a very, very, very stressful and frustrating week, I found myself looking at a book I haven’t picked up in YEARS. Robert Fulghum wrote a masterpiece in 1986, the year I graduated from Heritage High School, entitled All I Really Need To Know I Learned in Kindergarten.
I apologize for “dialing in” the Weekly Report this week, but it’s a message that all of us need to re-read.
“All I really need to know about how to live and what to do and how to be I learned in kindergarten. Wisdom was not at the top of the graduate-school mountain, but there in the sandpile at Sunday School. These are the things I learned:
Share everything.
Play fair.
Don’t hit people.
Put things back where you found them.
Clean up your own mess.
Don’t take things that aren’t yours.
Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.
Wash your hands before you eat.
Flush.
Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.
Live a balanced life—learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.
Take a nap every afternoon.
When you go out into the world, watch out for traffic, hold hands, and stick together.
And it is still true, no matter how old you are—when you go out into the world, it is best to hold hands and stick together.” – Robert Fulghum
MONDAY:
MEMORIAL DAY
This Monday, we took time away from the office and focused on honoring the brave men and women in the military who dedicated their lives so we could live freely. We do thank those who served and gave their lives to keep this country safe, and hope you were able to mark the day with your loved ones.
TUESDAY:
INTO OVERDRIVE
We are proud to announce that we are working on another amazing video project for DRIVE SMART Virginia‘s “Who’s Your Driver?” initiative, which encourages motorsports fans in Virginia to choose a sober driver and buckle up. We’re already cooking up some very cool ideas and will keep you updated! Stay tuned.
WEDNESDAY:
CARITAS WITH LEANNE
Madison+Main VP Leanne Pillow returned to local organization CARITAS this week to volunteer some hours in their unique Works program. This comprehensive program helps those struggling with housing insecurity and addiction reintegrate into employment and regain stability and support. It’s a powerful program – and you can help with even just a few hours a week! You never know whose story you might alter with just a little of your time – see ways to give back and help out, here!
THURSDAY:
WOW-INDUCING WORK
We’re not just saying we produce beautiful and effective marketing materials for our client, we’ve brought evidence! Our recent LinkedIn campaign for River City Trial Solutions is helping them get noticed, so they can provide their masterful trial services to more cases – and help more people – across multiple fields of law. You can see more here.
FRIDAY:
CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND
As you’re preparing for your weekend, don’t miss the chance to get down to Friday Cheers at Brown’s Island! The weather for this week’s show with Sir Chloe, Deux Visages, and Prabir Trio is looking perfect! 12 On Your Side Weather promises sunny skies and temps in the low 70s.
Don’t have your tickets? Don’t worry! Get them online for $10/+fees online or for $15 on show day at the gates. #CheersRVA
A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE EVENTS
HITTING CANCER BELOW THE BELT PRESENTS: BOXER BRIEF 5K RUN
Saturday, June 8, 2024
City Stadium: Home of the Richmond Kickers
3201 Maplewood Ave, Richmond VA 23221
The 12th annual Boxer Brief 5K – it’s time to sign up to run to save buns!
Organizations, let’s partner! HCB2 partnerships are mutually beneficial. Don’t miss the Run to Save Buns June 8, 2024!
What Can You Expect?
Richmond’s Boxer Brief 5K Run/Walk brings together colorectal cancer survivors, patients, family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues to energize efforts to prevent and defeat our country’s second cancer killer in men and women. Colorectal cancer is a preventable cancer and the proceeds support the work of Hitting Cancer Below the Belt (HCB2) to continue their screening and educational services.
“All I really need to know…I learned in kindergarten.“ — Robert Fulghum