Today is Jane Goodall's 80th birthday, and she is still making a difference. I'm re-posting this from 2011 as a tribute to this amazing woman. My friend, Susan, and I went to see Jane Goodall Live last week, which featured the must-see documentary, Jane's Journey. We were so … [Read more...] about jane goodall: lessons learned from “jane’s journey”
Social Good
“soar” by susan hess logeais
When filmmaker Susan Hess Logeais reached out to me to help promote her Kickstarter project, I spent five minutes reading what she wrote about it and, between tears, agreed. … [Read more...] about “soar” by susan hess logeais
blogging for good
Blogger Idol Week 5 Assignment: Write about a cause you're passionate about, and introduce readers to two blogs you read regularly. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that a child dies every 20 seconds from a disease that could have been prevented by a vaccine. Measles, … [Read more...] about blogging for good
malala
Today is the International Day of the Girl, and I’ve been struggling to write a meaningful post, wondering how I could possibly get across my deepest thoughts and heartfelt hopes. Then I found this photo I took at the Social Good Summit a few weeks ago, and realized it says it … [Read more...] about malala
my oasis: healing with elephants in thailand by julie lemerond
About a year ago, a friend of mine referred to us as “middle-aged” in a blog post. “What the heck is she talking about?” I thought. And then it dawned on me that we were turning 40 and, if an average female American life expectancy hovers somewhere around 80, then we are indeed … [Read more...] about my oasis: healing with elephants in thailand by julie lemerond
make a comment, save a life
In the blogging world, comments are currency. Any blogger will tell you there is nothing more valuable than having readers respond to a post. This month – Blogust, as it should forever be known from now on – Shot@Life is taking that philosophy literally. Thirty-one well-known … [Read more...] about make a comment, save a life
look good feel better: the new psa for #lgfb week
Share this powerful new PSA from Look Good Feel Better with the women in your life who are undergoing cancer treatment. It may change their lives. … [Read more...] about look good feel better: the new psa for #lgfb week
myrdin thompson – change agent and shot@life champion
A couple of months ago, I wrote about my experience as a newly-appointed Shot@Life champion, flying across the country to advocate on Capitol Hill for vaccinations for children around the world. Shot@Life celebrates its first birthday this week, which also happens to be Global … [Read more...] about myrdin thompson – change agent and shot@life champion