So, today is Day 2 in my 45 day countdown to turning forty. Day 1 and and explanation of what I am doing and why can be found here. Today's donation is $10 to Free the Children and their clean water projects. This $10 is donated instead of buying lunch out. I made a sandwich … Continue reading One In 7 Billion Day 2
Author: Dawn Kasal-Finley
One In 7 Billion: I’m Donating My Way to 40
Last night I was at the U2 concert and was inspired. Okay, maybe inspired isn't the right word. I was humbled by my own inaction. After the opening act, the jumbo screen ticked off statistics and some of them were staggering. Like the fact that yesterday alone over $61 million dollars was spent on video … Continue reading One In 7 Billion: I’m Donating My Way to 40
Lucky
I am feeling very fortunate these days and I think it is important to remember how lucky I am. My marriage is awesome, not perfect, but at least totally awesome and healthy. My husband dislikes his job--the politics part, not the actual work he has to do. I like my job and know I have … Continue reading Lucky
Playdates–I Don’t Totally Suck
I will say it right now--I am a total slacker when it comes to scheduling playdates for Noah and I'm sure it will be the same with Zoë. I often am rushed at pick-up and/or drop-off and don't always have a lot of time to talk to the other moms. This isn't to say that … Continue reading Playdates–I Don’t Totally Suck
What We Need Is Compassion
It is so easy to judge others for the parenting mistakes they made. It is so easy to forget that in the blink of an eye--it could be us that tragedy strikes. Recently there is the story of Karen Murphy, a veterinarian in the DC area.  She, sadly, left her 2-year-old in the car … Continue reading What We Need Is Compassion
