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I prefer to be known for the deeds I do for others, not earth-shattering feats of selfless community accomplishments, but rather the little things. Things like cleaning up at a friend's house when they say don't worry about it. Giving our guests a sample of wine while they wait for a table at the Pizza Plant or just holding a door open for no reason at all and saying have a good day. As sequel to this thought, if done for the right reasons, earth-shattering deeds are fine with me.

I think that when all is said and done its not how much we take but what we give that counts, no matter how little it happens to be.

I am curious, I have a desire for knowledge, and I need to know. On the other hand, I feel a need to transfer what I know to others. It's ok to tell someone how but its better to ask them what they think first. We all need to be educators it keeps the mind working.

Why I like Buffalo First is simple. We are all part of a local community that needs to tend to its own as much as possible.  It is our responsibility at Buffalo First to get a singular message out, that when we "buy local we thrive locally."  In our community, we are interconnected, so just a small change in our buying habits can make a big impact for many. For me, this is what Buffalo First is about, small changes that have big impact!