TweetsGiving 2009

So what are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? For many of us it has been a tough year (relatively speaking of course, we still have things better here in the US than most other people) but there is still much to be grateful for. In my case, I have a great family, work with some fantastic people and have had a chance to make a difference in people’s lives since I met the great people involved in 12for12k. I’m really looking forward to... [Read More...]

12for12k Live!

Getting 12for12k out of our computers and right to real people – my friend Rich Marti organized a great live music event at The Rock Cafe in Rocky Hill, CT. This was all in support of Musicians on call – the 12for12k charity for October. If you missed the event, you can check out my slideshow of images with the soundtrack coming from the live band. Musicians on Call is a group of great people making life better for unwell people. Please... [Read More...]

I Love Barbara Talisman!

When I was heading out to the office this morning, I glanced at the 12for12k Twitter stream and saw a response from Danny Brown to a  blog post that had been written by someone called Barbara Talisman. Knowing that there is nothing like a good fight to start the day, I felt compelled to read the posts by both parties – Ms. Talisman first. To say I was surprised was an understatement. You can read her contribution to American literature here.... [Read More...]

Blog of the Week – Global Patriot

I came across Mark Lovett, the Global Patriot guy during the recent 12for12k 24 hour event. Mark has had a successful business career and now is devoting a lot of his time to helping others. Marks idea is that being a Global Patriot is different to being a National Patriot. While a National Patriot is concerned with people and events within a single country or region, the Global Patriot wants to do and create things that are good for everyone. As... [Read More...]