February 21, 2008
Lisa: give, said the little stream
Nothing makes you feel more virtuous than giving a little of your hard-earned money away to a worthy cause. If you want to feel better about yourself and about mankind and the future of your country, try donating a few dollars to...
The Dewey book drive, organized by Pamie, sends books to libraries in need--and has been going strong for five years.
OR...
Barack Obama's campaign is close to reaching one million donors. As he says,
If we can reach our goal of one million donors by March 4th, we can send a powerful message that the Washington establishment and big-money interests cannot ignore. As one million people with one voice, we can tell them that their days of dominating Washington are coming to an end -- the old politics are crumbling and a new voice is breaking through. Our voice.
Or, if you're strapped and can't give anything yourself,
read this story about a little girl and her family who were given the gift of words. Then go about your day, feeling good about the kind of people that give tangible support to a family they've never met, or an ordinary man who became an extraordinary father, or a girl whose spirit and determination can overcome incredible obstacles and will touch your anonymous heart right through your computer monitor.
Posted by lisa at February 21, 2008 11:56 AMYou have warmed my heart.
Posted by: sarah on February 21, 2008 02:49 PM