Weekend greetings to you! It’s been a while since I posted because my family and I were traveling. At first I tried to continue to keep up with my blogs but then it became evident that it was time for a little blogging vacay too.

But now I’m back and ready to get in the swing of things again. Time for some more good news!

Wisconsin Priest Auctions Family Silver for Homeless

A Wisconsin priest is auctioning his late mother’s silver collection to raise money for a homeless shelter.

The Rev. Guy Blair donated 14 silver items dating back to the 1790s. Tim Rigdon, a director at Heritage Auctions, says the total minimum bid is $21,000.

Blair hopes they receive at least $50,000. The proceeds will benefit the St. John’s the Evangelist Church shelter in Green Bay.

Blair’s mother died in July. Prior to her death, she agreed with him and his four sisters that the silver would do the most good if it were sold. The auction is Nov. 10 in Dallas.

Younger Generation More Willing to Donate Blood

Youth may not bring wisdom but it does bring generosity. A recent Canadian study has found that young adults are the most likely to donate blood.

In examining the records from the Canadian Blood Services, several patterns were observed. The 15-24 age group showed the strongest likelihood to be donors. The 25-54 age group were the least likely to be donors.

The study also discovered positive ties between the level of education and the ability to speak English with donation. Immigrants and the wealthy were the least likely to donate. Those living in a big city were less likely to donate blood than those living in smaller cities or towns as well.

Solar Power Outshining Colorado’s Gas Industry

Solar is becoming the power source of choice although it only produces a small fraction of the region’s electricity. It’s being helped along by tax credits and rebates, mounting concern about the gases heating up the planet, and the Colorado’s plentiful sunshine.

The natural gas industry produces more gas than nearly every other county in Colorado, has been pushed to the shadows.

Tougher state environmental regulations and lower natural gas prices have slowed down many new drilling permits. Production and the jobs that come with it have leveled.

The county and city are drawing up plans to reduce the emissions blamed for global warming and Congress is weighing the first mandatory limits.