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Give Joy . . . buy goods that do good
USA Love List on Reusing
Thank you to the USA Love List group for this great article. It focuses on 5 American Companies that are carrying on a strong effort for the reuse section of Reduce – Reuse – Recycle. Enjoy the article.
Bracelets … 100 good deeds
It’s always fun to discover another small scale organization that supports women artisans. It’s also fun to find another jewelry piece that looks cool. Check out 100 good deeds
#Bringbackourgirls … Mother’s Day
Before I can encourage buying a Mother’s Day gift from even as amazing an organization as Half the Sky Movement, I must reflect on the kidnapped girls in Nigeria. The fear of the girls and their parents is horrific. The group responsible is so clear in their seeing women as chattel. I encourage you to support organizations that recognize that we still have such a long way to go till women and girls are respected as equals.
Sleepwear to benefit the homeless
Once again a wonderful story of a young man inspired to do more. Jaime Green’s story was shared via Virgin Unite.
“The sky is falling” says Chicken Little
I took a long break from writing for Toni’s blog.. Lots of very nice things occurred which took my energy; like one son getting married at our homestead…an amazing event. I now know how to make 40 pounds each of corn salad, pasta salad and potato salad and other …
Philanthropy and Giving
View PostGood news
In my latest blog, I said we all need to search for good news and not get mired down in ” the world is broken” mentality. Inherent in the “broken” concept “fixing” is also possible. After all this is itispossible.org! So here’s a beginning in your journey to good …
David Brooks … Always a good read
David Brooks, op-ed journalist of the New York Times, is always a good read. Though I do not always agree with him he universally pushes my thinking and questioning. In the article, The Creative Climate he presents layers of thought on the creativity that occurs from a discordance within an …
So what exactly is a B Corporation?
Itispossible.org is Founder Funded but if it ever looks like we should become something, it would either be an L3C or a B Corp. Since our product is information and trying to be helpful and share inspiration to do good, we will stick with Founder Funded. For those who have …
So embarrased
My last post was two years ago. My personal journey morphed into a political nightmare, like watching a horror reality tv show. I did not want to write about politics as a post. So I sought out social media with a vengeance and now I am actually backing away from …
Some wise words
Not only did this author write a great series….she gives sage advice! Remember it is possible!
World Hunger Explained in Cartoons
Sure I’ve been hungry but have never really experienced hunger. Understanding how world hunger occurs is alien territory to most of us. Once again, thank you Bill Gates for recommending this good read….these cartoons truly explain how the hunger process occurs. One.org presented a graphic novel, entitled Agriculture 101 by …
Old jeans … New life
DoSomething.org designs cause campaigns that young folks can relate to. What’s impressive is that they make being part of these campaigns so easy. They have partnered with H&M to receive old clothes that will then be recycled …assuming this is fabric recycling. When I was young there was a song…”blue …
Highlighted this month …War
Each month or so itispossible.org will have a focus. It could be Water or AIDS or opportunities for volunteering. What a way to start out though, choosing War as the first. The intent is not to share an opinion about War but rather to reflect on those who have captured …
Do your homework . . . be a smart giver in 2015!
View Postvolunteer …..a network of eyes
An organization that connects the blind and volunteers via an app.
Eco Warrior
Become an Eco Warrior. This a great website … I Am Eco Warrior.. It is packed full of information and resources. If you want to do something to benefit the environment this will give you real inspiration. Check out the video by 19 year old Boylan Slat. He has an …
People over profit….a tale of good medicine
So often we see various parts of the health industry being what looks to be solely about profit. Compassion and financial sacrifice do not seem to have a place in many of these companies who have tremendous potential to do good. So it is with joy that we share an …
So embarrased
My last post was two years ago. My personal journey morphed into a political nightmare, like watching a horror reality tv show. I did not want to write about politics as a post. So I sought out social media with a vengeance and now I am actually backing away from …
“The sky is falling” says Chicken Little
I took a long break from writing for Toni’s blog.. Lots of very nice things occurred which took my energy; like one son getting married at our homestead…an amazing event. I now know how to make 40 pounds each of corn salad, pasta salad and potato salad and other …