I'm kinda amazed by the text-messaging revolution wrt donations. I mean, that's ideal. It's impulse-driven, allows a person to give incrementally, and give often as emotions are engaged.
The only downside I can see is that, according to the NYT article I just read, it can take up to 90 days for the organizations to actually receive the funds. So giving via web is faster.
I think my future giving will be targeted through Partners in Health. I like that it's run by Haitians, not foreigners, and they operate 10 hospitals that are outside the capital and not damaged by the quake. [link]
If you're not following everything Roger Ebert writes these days, you're missing out. It's both heartbreaking and incredibly uplifting - like he know's he's winding down so he's getting out all the things he wants to say while he can.
And because it deserves its own post, happy birthday msbelle!
I love the descriptions of what you wear. It's inspiring.
The only downside I can see is that, according to the NYT article I just read, it can take up to 90 days for the organizations to actually receive the funds. So giving via web is faster.
Don't know if anyone's posted this yet, but The Big Give is matching donations for Haiti (up to £500 per each person's donation) until they run out funds to do so. You probably have to be in Europe to give via the site, although I'm not sure. The site is great, anyway, and it's a fantastic commitment on the part of its funders.
Happy Birthday, msbelle!
An interesting version of Tetris.
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It's Friday!
What are people doing for msbelle's birthday?
And the weekend?
I have to work, but I can do it from home, I think. Also erranding and Costco.
happy birthday, msbelle.
I would like to loose some weight because it make my diabetes more managable, and asthma too . some where in the 30 to 50 lbs range. But even 10 to 15 would make me more comfortable.
Currently a 16 , never been below a 10 as an adult. 12 would be good- mostly because there is room to go up a size if things are cut small. 16 is a stupid size, you never know if you will find it anywhere.
Happy Birthday, msbelle!!
