Posts Tagged ‘awesome’
Laughing baby
This child right here is awesome. He is awesome because his laughter is infectious. It's pretty much impossible not to laugh, or at least smile ridiculously when you watch him. He's awesome, too, because he is a reminder of the beauty and pure delight that a child sees in the world. Whether it's my nephew Owen, or this laughing guy, I [...]
You Are One Third Daffodil
Like trivia? You'll love this book! You Are One Third Daffodil is full of interesting facts and stats. For example, did you know: advertising wine is banned on French television 70% of Land Rovers (first built in 1948) are still on the road The IRS has a computer devoted soley to Bill Gates' tax return In 90 days a single toad can [...]
Hire Just One
Philadelphia philanthropist Gene Epstein wanted to help put Americans back to work, so he started an organization called Hire Just One that encourages businesses to hire even just one currently unemployed person with the promise that it will lead to a donation to charity if the company keeps the employee for six months or more. From their [...]
Humanity, in photos
If a picture is worth a thousand words, this collection of images is priceless. Humanity: A Celebration of Friendship, Family, Love & Laughter showcases the work of 150 new photographers. Yes! magazine has put a small collection of them online for us to enjoy. These images come from all over the world, and remind us that we're really [...]
NyQuil
NyQuil may seem like an unusual product to feature on 365 Awesome, but when I have a nasty cold there's nothing better. Tonight, in fact, I will be using this awesome product to help me sleep. My head feels thick with mucus, it's hard to breathe, and I keep sneezing. What I really need is some rest--now that I've had some chicken soup. Taking [...]
The Shower
One of my favorite places in the world to be is in the shower. The shower is different than the bath--which is also an awesome place. But in the shower, with the warm water continually washing over me, I feel as though it's rinsing away not just the usual dirt and grime; but also the worries, the fears, the nagging regrets that can cling more [...]
Jill Ginsberg
To help herself get over some deep-seated issues around money, Jill Ginsberg gave away $100 a day during the month of October. To complete strangers. And she made herself give money to at least one person she felt didn't deserve it. Wow. Giving away money every day moved her so much she decided to give away $100 once a week through the end [...]
Taking the Leap – Pema Chodron
Pema Chodron is a Buddhist nun. Of the dozen or so books she's written, my favorite so far is "Taking the Leap". This 99 page book serves as an instruction manual for how to slow down, breathe and move forward when everyday challenges get us down. That's something most of us can use. Pema offers fast, easy, and sustainable daily [...]
Third Wednesday PDX
Food carts are a big deal in Portland. So is community giving. Third Wednesday PDX combines the two. On the third Wednesday of each month, a group of Portland food carts donates a portion of proceeds to a local charity. Tasty. And awesome.
Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches
Ruby Jewel started in the farmers' markets of Oregon. Guided by creater Lisa Herlinger, it sprung from the local ingredients of farmers into an incredible product. If you live in one of the 11 states that sell Ruby Jewel pre-made sandwiches in supermarkets, you're in luck. If you are in Portland, Oregon, you can create your own. This [...]
