So...I'll start on the trash, then open the store, then pick up a jewelry repair, then go to the office supply store, then go to my box supplier, then clean up the old house before the repair crew starts work on Friday, then ... Yesterday was actually quite successful and everything on my list including testing the new transfer pens on my cloak, repairing two skirts that needed some ripped seams resewn, and doing three loads of laundry were completed. And the new transfer pens actually work! I have slightly altered the embroidery that I am doing because I now can get a very successful and detailed transfer onto the fabric. It's turning out very pretty - I got 1-1/2 of the elements embroidered last night (with MANY more to do) and it's working well. Call me happy - that's one perspective - a personal perspective.
(picture courtesy of Reuters)The other perspective is a world view. In so many respects this world is collapsing. The infrastructures and politics that were made to benefit people are benefiting the people who are in power and skipping the ones who really need the help. The actual earth itself is fighting to stay alive and in the thoughts of the people by dumping unseasonable storms across Europe and - the latest - the earthquake in Haiti. The poor have become even poorer. If you feel moved to donate to aid organizations who will be helping Haiti out of its newest hell, I can personally recommend Americares . I got to know them after Hurricane Katrina - they were one of the first on the scene and one of the most effective. I know that they get their donated funds to where they can do the most good. So if you feel like sharing some of your personal wealth with those who have been devastated, you could do worse.
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