Memorial Day 2010

Consider helping the Eleven-Eleven Campaign this Memorial Day.
11 million American giving $11 to change the way we honor our veterans.
Move beyond tribute to Action and Support!

possibility

Oh to be surrounded by the possibility of shining eyes...

moment

We share more moments than we realize.
Have you had a 'moment' today? ...I'm guessing you did :)

on food and love

You must (sniff) read this beautiful blog post by Lorna Yee of The Cookbook Chronicles titled:
  On Food, Love, and Family

service learning

Sarah Percoulis writes an informative article in GOOD on service learning.

Service learning is an educational practice where teachers take the knowledge and skills taught in the classroom and apply them to service projects in the community. Students not only learn about traditional classroom subjects, but they also become empowered to make their own decisions about doing good in their community. Since no age group is too young or old to be involved, all age levels (K-12 and beyond) can be included.


Here are some great resources to get started:
The LEAGUE,  a K-12 service-learning support organization
Learning to Give,  curriculum division of The League
Learn and Serve, America's National Service-Learning Clearinghouse
Youth Service America

his potential is ours

I love a good twist.
I love to be creatively surprised... I hope you do too.
:)

circle of life?

How reincarnation works...

Check out this How Stuff Works  article

the embodiment of compassion

His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Today Show this morning

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy

We all carry the burden of other's suffering.
Compassion is growing ... who knew?

Women are Heroes

Heartbreaking...   and yet,  so much HOPE

what's stopping you?

3 easy (?) steps

Judge nothing, you will be happy.

Forgive everything, you will be happier.

Love everything, you will be happiest.

flood of 2010

In an attempt to help raise money Alex Pearson has illustrated this poster and it is for sale online here: WedCandy

All of the money that is paid for the poster (not including shipping) goes to the The Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee's flood relief work.

Learn More about the Flood: Nashvillest

children's book week

Click for more information - Children's Book Week

enjoy

Sometimes we forget just how short and precious our time on this planet really is.

Read more: Daily Mail

Happy Mother's Day

Q&A from StoryCorps on Vimeo.

BP Oil Spill 2010

My heart breaks at the sight of dead sea turtles and birds coated in oil...

Can you give time? Go to Audubon Society Action Site or Global Green Action

Can you give money? Go to Audubon Society Donate or Global Green Donate

At very least we can call upon our leaders and insist on renewable energy now. Demand legislation requiring more regulation on our oil, coal, and gas sectors.

Let's protect our planet - human lives and the natural systems that give us life.