Apr 10

So I seem to have fallen off the blogging wagon. Oops.  I haven’t lost my desire to blog, just the ability to actually complete a post, it seems. So I decided the only way to get back on the wagon was to just hit the publish button. I’v e started half a dozen posts in the past several weeks and I hope to finish some of them before too long. In the absence of anything meaningful to write about at this exact moment, I have something really cool to show you.

Ever heard of Sseko Designs? These sandals are made by young women in Uganda who have recently completed secondary school. The money they earn is meant to help them pay university tuition and go on to complete higher education. And if you don’t think they are totally adorable, then you are crazy.

These are the ones I just ordered and if I love them even a fraction as much as I think I’m going to they will be well used. They come in different colours and patterns and I’m not sure but I suspect the selection changes from time to time. Buying a lovely product for a good cause is right up my alley and this company ships to all over the world which is pretty amazing!  Check them out!

Well now, that wasn’t so hard after all. Consider me back on the wagon. :)

Jan 25

I may not have pets of my own (unless you count my unruly children who may or may not chew on furniture and pee on the floor) but I am an animal-lover.  So, in support of the Best Friends Animal Society, I’m posting the first song from Neko Case’s soon-to-be-released album Middle Cyclone (released on March 3). Neko Case will be donating five dollars to Best Friends Animal Society for every blog that posts the new single! That’s a cause I can get behind. Enjoy!

 

People Got A Lotta Nerve – Neko Case

If you have a soft spot for critters and  a blog you can find out the details on what you need to do right here.

Nov 24

A short update for those of you who made donations for the group of women in the Philippines that I posted about on Blog Action Day…

Yesterday was the day that the women gathered and the gifts were distributed. I am so grateful to those of you who generously donated money to help out people who really need it. I know some of you reached beyond personal or religious beliefs in order to do so and I think that is a true example of what it means to be a global citizen and to care for your fellow humans. These twelve families were blessed by your generosity and touched that people around the world would care about their needs. Thank you for taking action! You are amazing!

Here is a picture of the whole group of them in the home of my friend Jessica and her husband as they celebrated together. Enjoy the faces of those you have helped!