Thank you for not collectively rolling your eyes at my anxiety-fueled post yesterday. Oy. More than once I’ve come back to my blog and re-read my rants only to be sheepishly embarrassed, especially when there are comments and I know I can’t delete it and just move forward. Anyway — I am sorry that many of you feel the same way, but thankfully it seems collectively we agree that being panicked solves nothing and we’ve got to stay focused on change: administrations, energy policy, seasons…
I’ve currently got a workout-glow and happy mood and figured I’d share a bit of this cheeriness by celebrating bloggers who inspire the panic right out of me. (How can the world be bad with these folks around?)
Jessica is transforming the health of a community in rural Brazil. Single-handedly, this woman has raised money on her blog to help poor children have milk, schooling and clothing. Her dedication is incredible, and talk about being the change you want to see in the world! I am so proud to call her my friend. I’m planning on donating money to her work in lieu of gifts for the holidays. I hope you’ll consider helping too.
Jane is sewing up crayon packs for children in Tijuana — sharing a bit of pre-holiday CAOK love and creativity. When this woman isn’t revolutionizing the way children should be taught in the LA public school system, she finds the money and time to help kids across the border. Love it!
Andy is cooking up a daily feast to celebrate his children. This single dad talks about the importance of sharing his family history with his three children through food and how their lives make his worth living. I just wish I lived closer and could get in on a plate or two. Yum!
And for a bit more of the icing on the blog cake, have you read Ree’s series: Black heels to tractor wheels? She is madly in love with her cowboy husband and is writing about their courtship to honor their anniversary. It isn’t Fabio material; it is incredibly heart-felt sentimental sincerity and is great blog writing.
And when all else fails, I think of that lovely state of Colorado, with its cool weather, healthy folk, dog culture, liberal life… I bet they even have four seasons.
~K