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Helping Furry Friends Everywhere

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, volunteering, tagged , , , , , , , , on June 25, 2011 | Comments Off

He was a medium-sized, brown mutt of indistinguishable breed. Whether it was his sad eyes or tentative approach that softened my heart, I cannot say, but it was clear to me he just needed some loving. It was he who drew me to the “Animal Hope-Nitra” (ATN — German only) booth at the pet show [...]

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Renewing Support of Our Adopted Child

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, Environment, Orphans, tagged , , , , , , on May 31, 2011 | 2 Comments »

I nearly wrote “One of our favorite charitable organizations …”, but that thought goes through my head nearly every week. We haven’t yet supported an organization or a cause that didn’t become a favorite in some way. So, to be more precise, this week we’ve decided to continue support of our favorite adopted child.

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Action for safe cosmetics

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, breast Cancer, Cancer, carbon footprint, Diseases, Eco-Friendly, Environment, Product Safety, women's health, tagged , , , , , , on January 28, 2011 | 4 Comments »

Earlier in the week, I presented a dilemma I had last year with the cosmetic industry. I was shocked to discover what we’re putting on our and our children’s faces, bodies, and even in our mouths (in toothpastes). I shared my own natural beauty solutions, which I hope you’ll consider and adapt for yourself. But, [...]

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Week 48: Really Cool Holiday Stuff

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, Arts and Culture, carbon footprint, Children, Eco-Friendly, Education, Energy-Efficiency, Environment, Friends, Gender Equality, Gift Giving, Homeless, Hunger, Micro-financing, Plastic, Shopping, tagged , , , , , , , , on November 30, 2010 | Comments Off

Not long ago, the mere mention of socially-conscious gifts or green giving would likely provoke offers of “let’s not exchange gifts this year” by adults, tantrums by children. At best, it meant a packet of cards with flowers pressed in waxed paper, or a lamp made from popsicle sticks (no offense to either). But now, [...]

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Week 44: Spirit of Halloween

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, Eco-Friendly, Environment, tagged , , , on October 31, 2010 | 1 Comment »

On Halloween, what better time to contemplate the ickies on our planet? The blood suckers, the scaries that fly at you at night, and that build nests in your hair when your unaware! In case you haven’t guessed, on this crisp fall day, as I chew on Halloween Gummies in grotesque shapes, I’m thinking of [...]

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Week 43: Winner of the Slacktivist Impact Challenge

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, Eco-Friendly, Environment, Homeless, Hunger, Micro-volunteering, Random Acts of Kindness, volunteering, tagged , , , , , , , , on October 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »

After due consideration, and review of all the votes for our four finalists, we’re happy to announce the final results of the Slacktivist Impact Challenge. So, the results show that winner is … … … … the winner is … … … … the winner is … … Aw heck, we just couldn’t do it! [...]

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Lovin’ Slacktivism, Slacktivists and Slacktivity

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, carbon footprint, Children, Eco-Friendly, Education, Environment, Product Safety, volunteering, women's rights, tagged , , , , , , , on September 22, 2010 | Comments Off

This is turning out to be such a fun week. I’m lovin’ being a Slacktivist and thanks to a friend, I now have a new word to add to my vocabulary: Slacktivity! (Thanks, Joe. I think I’ll submit it to Merriam-Webster). This trying really hard to do as little as possible and have an Impact [...]

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Week 36: Sharing your talents, it’s that simple

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, Friends, Personal Development, volunteering, tagged , , , on September 9, 2010 | 2 Comments »

My ex-husband was (and likely still is) a very talented fellow. My oldest friend still reminds me that he could make milk Doritos come out of his nose. (Added Sept 11, 2010: Sorry, I’ve been corrected by my friend, it was Doritos, not milk) But, (fortunately) he’s just one of many talented people I know. [...]

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What d’ya mean, it’s not all about ME?

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, Blood Donation, Children, Disaster Relief, Education, volunteering, tagged , , , , , , , , on September 4, 2010 | 4 Comments »

After several glorious vacation weeks back in the States, having lots of fun with family and friends, I’ve been feeling … well … weird. I’ve chalked up my lack of motivation and moodiness (Nils will attest to the latter) in part to jet-lag, in part to the usual dolefulness that follows a great holiday. I’ve [...]

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Week 34: Spontaneous Impact Weekend

Posted in Animal Conservation & Welfare, carbon footprint, click-to-donate, Clothing, Homeless, Human Rights, Random Acts of Kindness, volunteering on August 30, 2010 | 4 Comments »

Dark clouds, spitting rain and an uncomfortable chill were our companions for morning coffee on Saturday. It was pretty dispiriting. Did we really have to go outside and get things done? By the time we finished our morning ablutions and discussions on the day’s plan, the clouds had cleared a bit — in the sky, [...]

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