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Monthly Archives: April 2013
Kirkland Writer and Community Activist Makes a Difference
My friend Karen Story is a writer and a community activist living in Kirkland. I think she is an amazing and inspiring individual — she is one of those people who is always thinking about ways to give back both locally and … Continue reading
Brené Brown comes to Seattle
The other night I went to hear Brené Brown, the social work researcher from Houston, talk about vulnerability and shame. I had written about her in an earlier post and a friend alerted me to her visit to Seattle to promote … Continue reading
Posted in Important Issues, Inspiring People
Tagged Brené Brown, daring greatly, Vulnerability
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Warmth + Iguanas + Kids Swimming in Ocean = Rejuvenating!
I went with my family to Mexico for a long overdue vacation and I thought I would have plenty of opportunity to catch up on writing a bunch of long overdue posts. But the second — literally — I exited … Continue reading
Phelan-McDermid Syndrome: Spreading Awareness About a Little-Known Medical Condition
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
Posted in Foundations, Important Issues, What you can Do
Tagged autism, Phelan-McDermid Foundation, Phelan-McDermid Syndrome
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My Article in the Seattle Globalist
Excited that my article on Haiti Babi has been published. Enjoy!
Posted in Articles, Inspiring Organizations, Inspiring People, Philanthropy
Tagged Haiti Babi, Katlin Jackson, orphan, Philanthropy, Seattle Globalist
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The Danger of a Single Story
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