Author Archives: Steve Piscitelli

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About Steve Piscitelli

Community Advocate and Author

Community Bright Spots! Beaches Habitat Housing

Posted on July 27, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. In 2019, Beaches Habitat for Humanity (Atlantic Beach, FL) and its dedicated volunteers and community leaders celebrated the completion of OceanGate, a 70-home community of multifamily homes. A … Continue reading →

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(Issue #583) The 7Rs and Public Health

Posted on July 25, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Public health is a community good that connects each of The 7 Rs. |How can we remain good stewards for our community? Over the eleven-year history of this blog, seven values have repeated themselves. The same seven interrelated concepts provided … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Parks (Neptune Beach, FL)

Posted on July 20, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. Last week I focused on a few of the parks in Jacksonville Beach, Florida. This week we stroll to our neighboring community of Neptune Beach, Florida–nestled between Atlantic … Continue reading →

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(Issue #582) When Strangers Become Friends and Friends Become Strangers

Posted on July 18, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

“A friend knows the song in my heart and sings it to me when my memory fails.” ~attributed to Donna Roberts “I once had a best friend who is now a stranger.” ~Author Unknown We’ve heard it. We might have … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Parks (Jacksonville Beach, FL)

Posted on July 13, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the mission of this page here. Last week I focused on a few parks in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Today we move a couple miles down the beach to Jacksonville Beach, Florida. Just a few … Continue reading →

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(Issue #581) Curiosity

Posted on July 11, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

Without curiosity we become a little duller and a little dimmer. Ian Leslie’s book Curious reminds us that to be curious we have to first realize there are things we do not know—which requires us to ask questions about our … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Parks (Atlantic Beach, FL)

Posted on July 6, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the purpose of this page here. Atlantic Beach, FL has an array of parks scattered throughout the city. Some host sporting events or playground areas. Others serve as quiet places for retreat, reflection, and … Continue reading →

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(Issue #580) What if Teachers….

Posted on July 4, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

It comes down to seeing the person as someone in need of what you have to offer. And finding a respectful many in which to connect with that individual. After my most-recent experience with a repairman not returning phone calls, … Continue reading →

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Community Bright Spots! Lifeguard Stations (Part 3)

Posted on June 29, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

NOTE: You can find more information about the purpose of this page here. For three weeks I have highlighted one lifeguard station from each of our beach communities. I already have shared links and photos about The Jacksonville Beach (FL) Volunteer Life … Continue reading →

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(Issue #579) Awakening

Posted on June 27, 2021 by Steve Piscitelli

As I read these seven habits I could see how they interrelated and supported each other. In an article for Spirituality and Health, Victor M. Parachin outlines qualities of people who have awakened.  Drawing on teachings from the Buddha, Parachin … Continue reading →

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