Sunday, June 28, 2009

Samaritan's Purse

I know you are all thinking, Wow three posts in a weeks time? Yes I just wanted to write about this charity organization that I was introduced to.



This past week I met the Rucci Family, but in particular Emma and her mother Mary. I was so impressed with them as they told me of Samaritan's Purse that within minutes I agreed to volunteer my time and efforts. The family themselves personally packed 89 boxes last year and are determined to do more this year.

Straight from their website, "Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations around the world through gift-filled shoe boxes and the Good News of God’s love. Since 1993, more than 61 million shoe boxes have been packed, shipped, and delivered across the globe. People of all ages can be involved in this simple, hands-on missions project while focusing on the true meaning of Christmas." They collect donations throughout the year and will have a National Collection Week during November 16th to the 23rd. Collecting school supplies, toiletries and toys. Just a fair warning to all my friends out there I will be calling.

Emma and Mary Rucci are making a difference in the world, what are you gonna do?

Saturday, June 27, 2009

Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson

Two Icons were lost this past week.
I did not have the legendary poster on my wall, however I did think she was a very beautiful woman. Later in life she used her fame for various charites and was actually a very good actress.



MJ, was a great entertainer and a humanitarian.




You will both be missed.

Monday, June 22, 2009

Bags for the People

This post is long overdue. Bags for the People had an event in the city back on Earth Day Weekend in which I had so much fun. If you read my post back in April I mentioned them briefly with the plan of writing a post just about them. Better late than never. Since Earth Day I've attended a couple of their "Sweatshop Socials" and a fundraiser event for them and always had a great time and met some cool people. But in particular Glenn and Megan are devoted and passionate people that made me feel as though I've known them for years. They work together at the Union Square Farmers Market and started Bags for the People because they hated giving out plastic bags when they sold things. "Sweatshop Socials" are every last Monday of the month in Brooklyn (go to the website for more information). And there are also other events throughout the month. If you look at my old post, look at the pictures. I made a big bag from an old shirt of mine and I was so proud it, it was hard to let go. I am not doing them justice with this post so check out the website for yourself. Go to an event and make some bags, tell Glenn and Megan I said hi, or better yet give me a call and I'll take you there myself.

So Glenn and Megan are making a difference, what are you gonna do?

Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Sorry I've been busy . . .




I know it's been awhile and thank you readers who kept reminding me that I must continue the "good fight". My business has taken a hit and I have been very busy trying to save it.

Anyway I read an article recently on the Planet Green website about taking a "Navy shower" and save dozens of gallons a water a day. To quickly summerize, you follow these simple steps:

Get in the shower.
Turn on the water.
Get yourself wet.
Turn off the water.
Lather up.
Rinse off.
Save 57 gallons of a resource that's growing more and more scarce as days go on.

I have heard about these showers from my friends in the military and I got to say it's a bit harder than I thought it would be. I count on the morning shower to wake me up and I only imagine it being very cold during the winter time. However I've been trying it for a month now and I'm getting use to it. Also turning off the faucet while brushing my teeth and such.

I'm also trying to not eat meat three or four days a week. I started alternating days but kept losing track and craved to much, so I try to do blocks of two days in a row and and find my meat craving to be less and less.

Just because I took some time off from writing, I hope you didn't. So now what are you gonna do?