The Grief of a Brother

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A Very Big Adventure Needs Lots of Help

Since many of you have probably already seen this, and helped boost the signal yourselves, I'll just say that
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Boosting the Signal

I think most of my f'list has seen this, but on the off-chance some of you haven't, I ask that you take a look at Nancy's fundraising page. She's
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Scattershot

Things in no particular order:

( Family stuff )

It's Not Always About Me

Sometimes it's about far more wonderful people. People like
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Getting the Picture
Three Things You Can Do If You Believe in Justice and Journalism

Folks, it's been a hell of a few days for me, ever since my bosses at Wrapports Inc./Sun-Times Media, the publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times, and of my Pioneer Press newspapers, fired all 28 professional photographers, and announced it planned to replace their work ( Read more... )

To my cat-loving Chicago area f'list

It's public service announcement time!

My next door neighbor, who is a wonderful soul with a beautiful smile and a heart approximately the size of Wisconsin, rescues cats upon occasion, cares for them and then finds good homes for them where possible. Mostly recently, one of the cats she is caring for gave birth ( Read more... )

After the Wave

honorh , about whom so many of us in the Doctor Who fan community worried in the days after Japan's earthquake and tsunami disaster, has written about her experience. It is well worth reading, a reminder both of human resilience and decency, and of Japan's continuing travail and need. She has also provided a follow up comment, here at her ( Read more... )

Just a Quick Reminder ...

... that bidding in the help_japan  auction ends March 31* or March 30, depending on your time zone**. Here's my thread - I've offered a story of between 800 and 1,200 words to the winner (but admit that it might end up being longer.) Currently, the bidding stands at $35. If you'd like to help people who desperately need our help, ( Read more... )

Here is My Thread ...

... at the help_japan  auction. I'm offering a story of between 800 and 1,200.

Browse through auction offerings - in addition to words, people are offering graphics, art, food, and other items, and it's all to help the people of Japan!