By displaying the 350 Challenge badge from Brighter Planet (see the badge on the right), I am helping to offset 122,500 lbs of CO2 -- that's like turning off 38,000 light bulbs for a day! They are only doing this for 350 blogs, and they are just over 300 right now so hurry and ad this badge to your... Continue Reading →
Trying to make sense of it all
The death last week of Nick Freeman, a popular, well-liked, teenager in my community has hit me pretty hard. There are questions swirling in my head, along with a picture of him -- as my son and I saw him earlier on that horrible day. I just can't get him out of my head. Why... Continue Reading →
7 Things
It's no secret that I am on a journey of self discovery - more recently getting more conscious about myself, my choices, and my life. The truth is, it's a double-edged sword. One of the the areas in which I have gained some clarity is around what I want for my life. I can honestly... Continue Reading →
Earth Hour is tonite: Don’t forget to flick your switch
From 8-9 pm tonight (March 29th) it is officially Earth Hour, an international event intended to promote electricity conservation and lower carbon emissions. Tell all of your friends and neighbors, light a candle, enjoy some quiet time, and do your part to contribute to a greener earth.
Be a lifelong learner: 6 great online (and free) resources
On a recent post about "living my best life", one of the items I listed is being a lifelong learner. There are so many things that I don't know and that I want to learn, but there is so little time! Fortunately for me, this is the age of the Internet and my quest to learn new things is easier... Continue Reading →
Inspired Leadership: Part 2 – one reporter picks on a very smart Obama supporter
He makes me proud (and I feel like I need to go read a newspaper or something). from http://www.youtube.com posted with vodpod
Inspired Leadership
In response to posting Barack Obama's "Yes We Can" video, my cousin Michael said this, "It is a moving video, absolutely. Don’t let anyone tell you that supporting Obama is based merely on emotion or passion though (even though his followers are passionate) or that he doesn’t provide detail on his positions. He provides plenty of... Continue Reading →
Voting and the grumpy man
I voted today - and as usual got that tingly feeling of empowerment as I cast my ballot. God bless America. I did encounter a very grumpy man working the voting desk. Not sure why he was so grumpy, the place was not crowded as it was fairly early in the morning. He yelled at... Continue Reading →
Election Results with Cool Google Mashup
Check this out - folks are twittering about primary results on a Google map
Hey Virginia: Get out and rock the VOTE tomorrow!
This time we can make a difference in a BIG way. Need help? Go to the Virginia State Board of Elections website where they have excellent, easy to understand information.
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