day 2178
as I went to sleep,
I heard police sirens wail,
also as I woke
day 2177
today, my fingers
smelled of dirt, compost, dish soap,
basil, Doc Bronner’s
You might want to visit my other blog, where I’ve begun writing about “Making a Living While Making a Difference” and sharing my notes with the Internet! Check it out HERE.
“Making a Living While Making a Difference” by Melissa Everett
I’m embarrassed to say how long ago I bought this book, but even though I only read the intro at that time, it gave me some good advice. It suggested that all people, regardless of their specific job role, CAN make a difference. Non-profits needs accountants, environmental groups need lawyers, for-profit manufacturers needs environmental officers…everyone can conduct their work in a way that is beneficial to the community and the environment. No matter the work you do, you CAN do it in a way guided by positive values, benefiting the environment, your immediate community, and to a lesser degree, the worldwide community.
I believe the Universe brings the things we need to us when we need them. I have been a bit listless lately and last night came across this book in my office. The world can be a nifty place when you connect meaning to coincident. My coming across “Making a Living While Making a Difference” seemed like a meaningful coincidence. It’s time to read this book. It’s time to find new ideas for making my business more successful and to reaffirm the operating principle I’ve tried to maintain: when I work within my values, the work I make is better and the clients happier because we are all working for more than just money, but to make the world a better place too.
Making a Living While Making a Difference
You can also find the book in our fine Milwaukee Count Library System
day 2176
we made a right turn,
leaving the firm pavement and
greeting the soft earth
day 2175
shoulder to shoulder,
all along the billboard’s edge,
were perched the pigeons
day 2174
I’m at my desk, but
my ears and mind are outside
with the rustling leaves
I got down to Milwaukee’s Central Library today to pick up a book for my wife. Following the protecting-your-rights-to-read policy, I arrived with my ID, my wife’s library card, and a hand-written note from my wife, OKing me to pick up her book. As I walked through the library, I noted the scheduling of when the library offers tours of the library and of their “green roof”. I can’t wait to stop by for a tour! My respect and admiration for the MPL system just keeps on growing. 🙂
p.s.-and a special thank you to the nice librarian who was willing to take a picture of me with Rachel’s script, note and library card. 🙂
day 2173
Ricco was calling,
“I’m at your house; where’re you?”
I replied, “At yours!”
day 2172
the librarian
“We have to protect your rights,
no matter who asks”