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Change4Change

25 Tuesday Sep 2012

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Fundraiser, iEmpathize

Spare change. Most of us have it, but is there something we could do with it instead of letting it sit around and collect dust? The answer is of course, yes!

A month ago, my Young Professionals Community Group through my church heard about an organization called iEmpathize based out of Boulder, CO.

iEmpathize is a child advocacy and media movement that creates and collaborates with grassroots solutions that impact vulnerable and victimized children. We work in the US and Mexico with development projects in Russia and SE Asia. We implement strategies in the field while inspiring culture to empathize and engage. (iempathize.org)

My group felt the urgent need to get behind and support this ministry. A couple of us brainstormed fundraisers to support this cause; right now they need funds to build another safe house in Mexico City.

The first fundraiser we started we are calling Change4Change. Our tagline is: “It Change Jarjust makes ‘cents’ to help save children from sex trafficking. Donate now.” The idea behind it is that we can each individually make a difference by collecting our spare change. Some of us have taken mason jars into businesses and into our workplaces to inform others about the issue and allow them to participate if they’d like too. So far, the campaign has gone well, and in the first month we raised $212.09. We are ecstatic and that much closer to reaching our goal of $1,000 by Christmas 2012. And after we reach our goal, we’ll just keep raising more money for iEmpathize with Change4Change and other fundraisers because we truly believe in what they’re doing.

If you’re interested in donating, please checkout our campaign page.

For more information on iEmpathize.

Change4Change— Michaela Jenkins

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Change of Season

24 Monday Sep 2012

 

seasons change

Be content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you. — Lao Tzu

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How About a Nap?

19 Wednesday Sep 2012

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I’m a big fan of naps, but find there aren’t many days I’m able to take advantage of their benefits. This infographic from Patio Productions and Mind Body Green may help sway my thinking and give me more reason to squeeze a couple winks in when I can.

— Amy DePierre

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A Rainy Day.

12 Wednesday Sep 2012

Rainy Aspen

Rain is grace; rain is the sky descending to the earth; without rain, there would be no life. — John Updike

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Commute by Bicycle

05 Wednesday Sep 2012

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Bicycle, Bicycle commuting, Segregated cycle facilities

This summer I became a bicycle commuter. Sure, I’d ridden my bike to work a few times now and then previously… but this summer that all changed. I now prefer to make my daily commute by bike rather than vehicle. A new down-to-business commuter bike with a full pannier set-up will do that for a person, I suppose! It did for me, at least.

I’m fortunate to live close enough to work (6 miles) that the timing to commute by bike is nearly the same as it takes to drive, park and walk to the office. It does help that my morning commute is all downhill, too.

While I’ve been able to identify road ways to travel that are bicycle friendly and not too car congested for most of my ride, I must confess that I am one of the annoying downtown sidewalk cyclists. The one-way streets, aggressive drivers and various obstacles (construction, gutters, manhole covers, uneven surfaces, etc) make for an interesting and downright intimidating ride. And, yes, I wear a helmet!

That’s why when I saw this proposed design for an elevated bicycle lane I was intrigued:


Dubbed “SkyCycle”, the tubular airway is the brainchild of Sam Martin, a London landscape architect, who gave up cycling because he found it too dangerous. Now, I’m not sure this is the ultimate solution, but I am encouraged by the fact there are people out there dreaming up ways to cater to the bicycle commuting crowd and keep them safe.

According to the Daily Mail, the Mayor of London is seriously considering the proposal. I, for one, can’t wait to see if Mr. Martin’s innovative SkyCycle gets built. Thanks to Grist for bringing it to my attention.

Would you commute by bike if there was a dedicated cycle lane in the sky? Do you think it’s a brilliant idea you’d like to see in your city, or is it an outrageous idea that requires too much infrastructure?

Probably wouldn’t matter if you’re as fearless as these bike messengers:


— Amy DePierre

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