Author Archives: esralston

Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: Spreading Awareness About a Little-Known Medical Condition

Posted on April 14, 2013

I have been disturbed about the senseless tragedy at the Boston Marathon and wondered if I could bring myself to post my story today. But I kept seeing Mr. Roger’s quote everywhere: “When I was a boy and I would … Continue reading →

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My Article in the Seattle Globalist

Posted on April 11, 2013

Excited that my article on Haiti Babi has been published. Enjoy!

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The Danger of a Single Story

Posted on April 8, 2013

Check out this interesting TED talk by Chimamanda Adichie. Her message is so right on: Our perceptions of others usually arise from a “single story”. I am keenly aware that the single story can limit needlessly people’s understanding of a … Continue reading →

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The Key to Success: Tirelessly Helping Others

Posted on March 31, 2013

This article about altruism in today’s New York Times Magazine was so interesting, I just had to share it with you. Now I want to meet this researcher, Adam Grant, who basically says that helping others has made him a successful person. … Continue reading →

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Do You Want a Happy Life or a Meaningful Life?

Posted on March 27, 2013

A friend shared an article from Atlantic Monthly which really hit the nail on the head for me because in this current phase of my life, I am pondering what gives me meaning versus what makes me happy. As I started … Continue reading →

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Passover and Human Trafficking: What’s the Connection?

Posted on March 24, 2013

An article written by Rabbi Lauren Kurland of Seattle relates the story of Passover — the celebration of the Jews’ freedom from slavery and subsequent exodus from Egypt long ago — to the problem of slavery in modern day times. It … Continue reading →

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What do David Cassidy, Philanthropy, and Alzheimer’s Have in Common?

Posted on March 21, 2013

This morning, while working out at the gym, the  “Today”  show was on and I saw David Cassidy standing next to a bunch of his 70′s outfits (fringed and elaborately embroidered and apparently made by one of Elvis Presley’s designers). Of … Continue reading →

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An American Midwife in Uganda

Posted on March 19, 2013

Jane Drichta (pronounced Drick-ta) is an energetic lady who has her hands full of a million things. When she is not homeschooling her teenage daughter, who fell ill from a stroke, she is busy managing her business, Equinox Healing Arts, … Continue reading →

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The Untapped Potential of Girls: A Talk by Nobel Peace Prize Winner Leymah Gbowee

Posted on March 13, 2013

Take a look below at this wonderful talk by Lehmah Gbowee, a Liberian peace activist. Leymah is an extraordinary woman who is working tirelessly on behalf of women and girls around the world. Her message is simple: every girl has … Continue reading →

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Let’s start a dialogue about slums

Posted on March 11, 2013

The Seattle Globalist, in partnership with The Seattle Times, has published the first of a three-part series on urban slums around the world. A friend is on their board and shared with me how proud she was that her financial … Continue reading →

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