I'm running the New York City TCS Marathon on November 6th with Team-In-Training (TNT). As a member of the team-in-training crew, I'm working to raise $2,000 for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). This charity is especially important to me as my Grandpa Stan Dudley passed away from leukemia in 2012. Grandpa Stan had a … Continue reading NYC Marathon + Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
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Why I Support the International Rescue Committee
Back in November, I made my first donation to the International Rescue Committee. I was moved by the images of the Syrian people I see floating to shore in Europe. The journey is tough and the loss these families are facing is so grave and so far from over. Women and girls are the most vulnerable, … Continue reading Why I Support the International Rescue Committee
25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 6
It was a lazy Saturday for JZ and I. The steady rain kept us inside most of the day. Together we chatted about how to be more compassionate towards others when they're in need and how to be supportive of the people we love. Mostly we spoke about the ways we show each other compassion and … Continue reading 25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 6
25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 2
It's day two of my challenge and I know exactly where my joy will come from today... Giving! The Tuesday following Thanksgiving is the international day of philanthropic giving, know simply as #GivingTuesday. Unlike it's counterparts Black Friday and Small Business Saturday, it's not about consumption, but rather the joy of giving itself! It's a … Continue reading 25 Days of Joy Challenge: Day 2
Concepts That Bring Kindness To My World
Technology - I know, this is a weird one, but with Technology I can see pictures of my newborn nephew, send notes to my Grandma and help finance a startup in the developing world. Technology is a connector and it helps us be kind, which is really cool! Love - I try to see every … Continue reading Concepts That Bring Kindness To My World
Why This Blog Is All Lists
Passions - I want a space to share my passions, the creative happy and kind things in this world. Sharing - I believe in shared knowledge, so sharing my inspirations seemed like an easy step to endorse that idea in both my professional and personal lives. Organizing - I love organized information and am addicted to lists, spreadsheets … Continue reading Why This Blog Is All Lists
Responding to Food, Inc
After dinner I was working on a photo project for my mom and I was watching Food, Inc, a documentary directed by Robert Kenner is about one of my favorite subjects: food. This movie explores a shift in American food production from agricultural to industrial. According to the film, this industrialization and mechanization of the … Continue reading Responding to Food, Inc
