Monthly Archives: March 2009

Nick’s Hope: A Vigil of Prayer and Encouragement

Posted on March 29, 2009

It was 1 year ago when  Nick Freeman, a popular, well-liked, teenager in my community took his own life. You can read more in my post from last year, here. Here is a tribute to him posted by a friend … Continue reading →

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Urban Outfitters: What are you thinking?

Posted on March 29, 2009 | 4 Comments

I recently received an urban outfitters catalog in the mail.

In the 80′s, I was a huge fan of UO so I was excited to see what they had to offer (I LOVE the 80′s).  After looking through the catalog – and then visiting their online store, I find myself pissed-off on several different levels. Here are just two images from their catalog and online store.

Beauty or dysfunction? You decide:

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Image from Urban Outfitters spring catalogue

beautiful or eating disorder?

beautiful or eating disorder?

To take it a step further – look at this picture form Forever 21 – another popular clothing store:

From Forever 21 - a popular clothing store

From Forever 21 - a popular clothing store

My question to both Urban Outfitters and Forever 21 is: How do these photos help my daughter and young girls everywhere with their body image? Do these images represent a healthy lifestyle?

Beauty or Dysfunction? Dysfunction – hands down.

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Posted in body, Children, community, Fitness & Health, Health & Wellness, I need to vent, life, thoughts

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Will you help save Imago Dei Middle School in Tucson

Posted on March 14, 2009 | Leave a comment

My sister teaches here – they are a private, tuition-free middle school that provides a nurturing and safe environment for low-income kids to excel academically and in life. It is fantastic program with a student-teacher ratio of 10-1. They are privately funded and, like many, have been hit hard by our struggling economy.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of donations, they may have to close their doors for good – within weeks. I have met some of these children, many coming from broken homes and tragic backgrounds, and they humble me. They are inspiring and gifted – and against all odds are able see the possibilities of who they are and who they can become. Imago Dei helps them along this journey.

Imago Dei is a 501c3 charitable organization, so your donations are tax deductible. Will you help?

Contribute online (they use Groundspring).

Learn more about Imago Dei (their website)

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