I've often said that I have no problem being a dick to the people I don't like, but I also like to go out of my way to be nice to the people I actually care about.
That being said, I felt I had a pretty productive weekend as a "good person." It's not very often I contribute to charity. The lone exception in my recent past has been helping fund Missouri public schools -- but that's only because it's state law for Missouri riverboat casinos to direct a share of its profits to support state education.
On Saturday evening I attended a fundraiser hosted by a friend. Its intent was to raise money for pediatric cancer research in the name of my friend's niece, who tragically passed away in 2004 after living just nine months. My family's appearance at the barbecue was relatively brief, probably just an hour or an hour and a half. My contribution to the cause was surely not the largest either, but I felt it was important for us to be there in support.
This relatively modest gathering ended up raising close to $2000. A great day for a great cause. And for someone as selfish as I sometimes try to be, I feel pretty good about that.
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