I hate Black Friday. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. I ask you instead to set aside the free baubles and plastic doodads that await you as door buster door prizes for a Black Friday that starts closer to Wednesday. I ask you to set your sights on Tuesday. Giving … [Read more...] about SAFEchild + Giving Tuesday = The Reason for the Season
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Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!
The best part of being in Uganda was not seeing political ads. Seriously, have you seen the one for Judge Newby? My fever for this election did not wane while I was away. I had some great conversations with people in Uganda about our president. Students, hotel workers, and nurses … [Read more...] about Yes We Can AGAIN, North Carolina!
The Beauty of Uganda
There are a few things that strike me as worldly differences between the United States and Uganda. For starters, here at home we are battling an obesity epidemic, with even the youngest among us afflicted with diabetes and heart disease. As you can imagine, in much of Uganda … [Read more...] about The Beauty of Uganda
The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School
I'm posting from Uganda today, where the sun has just set. I'm surrounded by a calm that has filled my heart, despite the din of traffic and the bustle of school children. The joy I saw today is unparalled. I had the great fortune of being a guest at the Railway Primary School … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Generosity and Love at a Ugandan School
Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday
The picture is blurry, but our goals are clear. Protect women's health, rights, privacy, safety, and dignity. … [Read more...] about Cecile Richards Has Our Back – Wordless Wednesday
Romney’s MA Claims Are Grossly Exaggerated
The Salt Lake Tribune endorsed President Barack Obama. I bet you had to do a double take, right? A citizen from Massachusetts has weighed in, and the comments have been making the rounds. In case you have not seen this, I'm reposting the comment here. I urge you to … [Read more...] about Romney’s MA Claims Are Grossly Exaggerated
My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda
That's my friend Dallas singing a lullaby in Lingala in Kinshasa, Bas Congo. A new mom who adopted a baby from DR Congo had been looking for a lullaby in Lingala and found Dallas' video. Now that mom is learning this song to sing to her baby girl. The Internet is powerful when … [Read more...] about My Own Shot@Life Takes Me to Uganda