Editor's Note - May 2025

 

I never know how a Buzz article will affect me IRL. Recently, Michael and I were at a beautiful wedding in Chicago. During the reception, we were seated next to a lovely couple. They explained that they were the grandparents of the adorable toddlers in the ceremony, waiting on the call to “report to duty” (aka babysit in the hotel room). After they left, two sizzling steak dinners were placed on the table.  When I realized those decadent meals would be thrown away, I asked the server if it’d be possible to box and deliver their dinners to their room. She said of course. Why did it strike me that their steaks would be going to waste? It was this month’s article on BloomAgainHouston, a nonprofit that repurposes flowers from events to brighten the days of individuals such as senior citizens or hospital patients. Turns out that couple was grateful to receive their steak dinner. I love reading about neighbors who do good in the community – and I’m happy to recognize when their actions inspire me to do good, too. Admittedly, after the reception, I did think those steaks would’ve been a good midnight snack – if only I had a bigger purse. [email protected]