Sorry for the pun in the post title. I really couldn't help myself. It's a disease you see, and you could feel compassion for me if only you would... My mantra for 2009. This image, made by Dippylulu, comes from Patti Digh's site, 37 days.  Master bloggers Patti, Carl McColman at Anamchara The Website of Unknowing , Dave Pollard ...

This is part 2 in a series in re-defining giving. Part 3 will be some creative small-dollar but high value gifting concepts, websites, stories.  It will be posted November 26.   Part 1 discussed how cross pollination between the for-profit/donor sector and the non-profit/charity sector needs to be more evident. This is a ...

This is part 1 of 3 posts on re-defining giving. Cross pollination between the for-profit/donor sector and the non-profit world is not only good but increasingly vital. Part 2 will be about who is it we give to, anyway?  It will be posted November 17. Part 3 will be some creative small-dollar but high value gifting concepts, ...

I know that some have 'issues' with Google.  But this seems to be a bonafide reaching out to be of service to the worldwide community. As part of their 10th anniversary celebration, Google is running a call for ideas to change the world by helping as many people as possible.  Here's how to join in Project 10100 (pronounced ''Project ...

Dave Pollard has just published a new book: Finding the Sweet Spot, the Natural Entrepreneur's Guide to Responsible, Sustainable, Joyful  Work.  While I have not yet read this book, I read Dave's almost daily complex and thoughtful posts on his blog: How to Save the World .   His thinking and the work he does is inspiring or at ...