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Same Sky
I am so excited about today’s giveaway.
When I first heard about Same Sky, I thought that the company sounded great. But when I got to really know what the brand is about and met a lot of the people involved, I completely fell in love.
Same Sky offers handcrafted jewelry that gives the dignity of work to women in need. They call it a “hand-up”, not a “hand out.” I think that is something we all can get … Keep Reading!!!
Ontario town celebrates Christmas in October for a terminally ill child
When a young boy in St. George, Ontario was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor his doctor told his parents they should celebrate Christmas early this year. Their neighbours jumped right in to support them.
On Monday night, the sun set and downtown lit up like it were December. Every storefront decorated with Christmas cheer, the trees were lit with colourful bulbs. The sidewalks full of Santas, snowmen and reindeer.All of this was done for seven-year-old Evan Leversage who’s … Keep Reading!!!
Mother of Three Recieves Help from Strangers While in the ER with Her New Baby
When 27-year-old Kaylee Goemans received a call from her doctor that she needed to take her 6 week old son, Dominic, to the ER because of complications with an intestinal disorder, she rushed right in. Having lost her job when 28 weeks pregnant, making it so she didn’t qualify for government maternity leave pay, she opted to park on the road. Paying $3 for 4 hours of parking, rather than $15 in the hospital lot. She thought, because the tests … Keep Reading!!!
Cardboard Stories by Rethink Homelessness
Rethink Homelessness is a campaign dedicated to helping the community rethink who the homeless truly are.
The organization asked some people who are homeless to write down a fact about themselves that other people wouldn’t know just by appearances alone.
Are you surprised by their answers?
Book Club: Falling Leaves by Adeline Yen Mah
Our first book club book discussion is underway!
If you haven’t already, head over to the forum and join the conversation.
We are on to our second book!
We have chosen Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter
Born in 1937 in a port city a thousand miles north of Shanghai, Adeline Yen Mah was the youngest child of an affluent Chinese family who enjoyed rare privileges during a time of political and … Keep Reading!!!
What I’ve Learned This Year | 2012
Wisdom from the year:
- We are all stronger than we think. No matter what you think you can personally handle, you can surpass that by miles. You won’t know until you need to test your strength, so just trust me for now.
- We have one chance at this life, better make it worthwhile. Fear should never hold you back. We have no idea when we will be taken from this earth. What do you want to experience or teach people
Human Judgement
I believe there is a basic kind of judgement that allows humans to assess every aspect of life. We are kept safe (either ourselves or by others) with this kind of “assessment judgement”. This kind of judgement allows you to make choices for your own life and family, form healthy opinions, and take action in dangerous situations.
Then there is the kind of judgement I find to be toxic to humanity. This is the type of judgement where humans give … Keep Reading!!!
What Is Philanthropy?
Most of you know of (or are actively involved in) the start-up of a foundation, being created for the preservation of families in Sidama, Ethiopia. Being involved in what would be considered a “philanthropic endeavor” has had me thinking the past year about the true meaning of philanthropy.
Someone the other day used the old saying, “Philanthropy is not about you, it is about other people.” The sentiment is nice, but I completely disagree. There seems to be a lot … Keep Reading!!!
