Archive for the 'Poverty' Category

Paper Antler and Fifty Nifty

Monday, January 17th, 2011

A friend of ours told us about a project that his brother and sister-in-law are endeavoring on. They are Jonny and Michelle, boutique photographers, and the couple behind Paper Antler. Their work is beautiful and captivating. Looking through their photos I see hope, love, romance, passion, adventure, and an unquenchable joy for life. Their desire [...]

Give A Gift

Wednesday, November 24th, 2010

Being a mama has taught me that the most important thing I can do to care for my son is be present and available to him.  It has also shown me that that is really what all of us need.  We need people to be present and available to us. Sometimes that takes the form [...]

Seattle City Council approves 20 cent fee for plastic bags

Thursday, July 31st, 2008

The Seattle City Council approved a proposal (by a 6-1 margin) that will charge shoppers 20 cents for each plastic shopping bag they use. This is great news. The fee will go into effect in January. Opponents of this proposal have said that it taxes those who cannot afford to purchase reusable bags. So to [...]