Sunday, September 23, 2012

It's not rocket science.

I woke up this morning thinking about Ticonderoga #2 pencils and who decides what item(s) will be the monthly special at Office Depot.  Weird!  But then again, not really.  Sometimes my dreams inspire, sometimes they frighten, and sometimes they are drenched in folly.  The dreams that count are the ones that stick with me longer than the first cup of coffee.  I try to analyze them as only an unprofessional interpreter can do!

Analysis:

Just back from a business trip to NYC and Washington.  While in Washington, I took an international grant writing course.  During my research for funding the water project and the human rights project (web content not live yet)  I came across this video.


I spend a lot of time thinking abut how to make this a reality.  How, if girls in the US and around the world had equal access to education like boys, inevitably we would live in a lovelier world.
No wonder I dream of sharp pencils.
x,
A

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Educate Girls

Just back from a business trip to NYC and DC.  In Washington, I had the chance to take an international grant writing course.  I came across this during my funding research today.  It pulled at my heartstrings.

Saturday, September 8, 2012

Only a few more weeks away...

When I am in Paris next month, I am going to try and have lunch here.  At this very lovely looking table.
Chairs look a little tough, but I love all the books and just the way it looks.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Not lovely. At. All.

Dear B.O.,
Not all Americans who are "wealthy"(earn over 250k/year) are stingy.  Some "wealthy" Americans pay roughly 35% of net income on student loans because they were entrepreneurs and put themselves through many years of college and received doctorates so that they could live their "American Dream."  They did not believe they were "entitled."  They studied hard, worked hard through college and continue to do so today.
I am not suggesting you have failed as our leader, but please stop pitting the haves against the have nots.  This is what I hear when you address the nation.  I agree there are injustices in our country, but families who earn over your benchmark income are not the enemy.
Oh, and when that "underprivileged person" gets his/her medical degree thanks to you being President,  do you think she/he is entitled to a 250k salary?  He/she will need it to pay those student loans off (not to mention he/she is not allowed any tax deductions on the interest....because she/he makes too much money).
Sincerely,
A registered voter who rarely has political feedback nor has decided who will get her vote.