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Historic Storms
Hurricane Sandy became Superstorm Sandy – largest storm impacting widest land mass ever. Today, the tornado in Moore Oklahoma today – with wind speeds up to 200 miles per hour is history making and devastating to the families and communities.
Responders by Sarah A. Jolie
My dear friend in Chicago, Sarah A. Jolie posted this to her Facebook timeline today. I asked if I could share it, she agreed.
Today friends lay to rest their son/godson/brother/friend who lived 24 of his 25 years with cancer. He was an inspiration. Not just because of his survival, but because of the joy, humanity and resilience he embodied.
As I try to process all that is happening today, the theme has been RESPONDERS. Those who are keeping us safe, those who kept the cancer at bay, those who gave their coats to the runners even though they were cold themselves, those who brought meals to Andrew’s family so they could focus on being well, those who ran to the hospitals to give blood on monday, those who opened their homes in Texas because a neighborhood was gone, those who called to make sure everyone was okay (either on Monday or after one of Andrew’s many moments of battle), etc.
We are all (or can be) responders. We all must be. There are bad things that happen, but as Patton Oswalt said so well,
Just look it in the eye and think, ‘The good outnumber you, and we always will.
Peace to you Andrew, to Boston, to Texas, to all of us and those in Boston in my life who are too numerous to name. Peace.
The Hunt and the Healing in Boston
Not to be a Pollyanna…..In my heart, I prefer to focus positive energy on the healing, hope and thoughts for those impacted by the bombings.
Worry Not
Today another tragedy struck America. On Patriot’s Day; in Boston; during THE marathon – two bombs exploded.
Why I Love Marcus Buckingham and John Legend
Day one of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) International fundraising conference started and ended with a bang – tomorrow has a tough act to follow. You can read posts for the conference on Twitter #afpicon.
Happy Oliver "GOTCHA" Day!
Love this blog by friends and guardians of the Buck White Boys. Any animal lover will appreciate this post and photos.
Attitude of Gratitude
I am thankful for:
- The many years I had with FeeBee
- So many friends, all over the world
- Good health – relatively speaking for a woman of “my age”
- Roof over my head, food in the fridge and bed to sleep in
- A job and career I love
- Laughter
- Freedom of choice
- Democracy – despite living without representation currently
- Julia Child, Jacques Pepin – old school I know
- Orchids, plants, herbs, deck design
- Electronic readers, books and magazines
- Biking – commuter or road
- Good public transport
- Seth Godin who makes me think
- Podcasts and podcasting
Getting Thin in 2013???
As some of my readers know, I purchased a BodyMedia Fit armband two years ago. I lost 30 pounds with this little gadget along with a great personal trainer, increasing exercise and decreasing intake.
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