Thinking of Dad

Today would have been my dad’s 67th birthday.  Here’s missing you today and always!

Seriously, he’s quite the cutie, no?

St. Patty’s Day Parade in Chicago!

I attended my first ever St. Patty’s Day parade in Chicago last weekend.  It was cold, drizzly, and windy, but I moseyed up to an empty spot on the fence and ended up meeting a Seattle-Local and an Italian tourist.  Despite the miserable weather, I had a blast!  Harold and Fransescu (sp?) were quite lovely companions and Fransescu got a lot of great shots–much better photographer than I am.  We shared our loot so I ended up with a plastic hat, green beads, and a bunch of candy.  After the parade, I wandered around downtown, found and followed the green river to Lake Michigan and then wandered back to the train station.  It was fun despite the chilly weather.  If I’m ever in the Midwest in March again, I’ll make a special trip for this!

Chicago March 2010

Enjoy!

Free Hugs for the Holidays

I don’t think I’ve posted this video before, yet I love it!  And now, just in time for your Holiday Season: More FREE HUGS!

Who wants to volunteer for free hugs?  I can’t wait to return to a country where people HUG!

Holiday Giving–to those who really NEED

After earlier posts about Social Actions, and The Girl Effect, and proposing to my family that we give charitable donations rather than gifts this season, it looks like I’m not the only one thinking this way this year…

From funtasticblog at microgiving.com:

“So the answer to the question that we’ve all been asking: What happens to charitable giving when times go financially sour?

The Center of Philanthropy recently announced that charitable giving has remained steadfast during times of recession.

Furthermore—

World Vision released their results from a telephone survey that was conducted in October— which suggested that 2008 looked quite promising for charitable and non-profit organizations.

Say what?!”

Read the rest at http://www.microgiving.com/blog/?p=244

Simplify the Holidays

Spreading the good word I heard on Olin Lagon’s  Social Actions blog.  Check out the Simplify the Holidays campaign–hey I can DO this stuff: potted christmas trees, edible gifts, cleaning up the streets!  What a great way to celebrate!

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