Life that is. I know--I hate whiny posts about how someone has been so busy they don't have time to blog. The truth is--I've been exhausted and overwhelmed by the pressure I put on myself to donate each day and write about it. Did I forget that I have a full-time job, make that two … Continue reading Please Just Slow The _______ Down
One in 7 Billion: Africa
I know that many in my circle are just as moved to help the Horn of Africa as I am. Ethiopia is part of this East African trouble zone--dealing with famine due to drought. I think often of my children and how this might be affecting others like them, perhaps their birth families and or … Continue reading One in 7 Billion: Africa
One In 7 Billion Update
Ah...where does the time and days go. I am still donating money in place of spending things, but my computer doesn't let me online at work (I upgraded to Lion and well--my work network isn't ready for Lion so, I'm limited in my internet access at work and therefore, my time to blog has disappeared). … Continue reading One In 7 Billion Update
One In 7 Billion–Days 4 and 5
Well this isn't going to be a very moving post, but it will be an honest one and something I didn't really think about when I started this challenge. I hadn't realized how much I had cut back on my own personal spending over the last year or so. Yesterday, I didn't spend any money … Continue reading One In 7 Billion–Days 4 and 5
One In 7 Billion Day 3
The giving up of little things continue (Day 1 and Day 2). Today I am giving up two things I would spend money on. Breakfast and snacks at the pool. My husband is out of town on business this week and has been since Sunday. This means I am tired and there is never enough … Continue reading One In 7 Billion Day 3
