Happiness Happens

the man of twists and turns — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 01:10:39 -0800

It Ain't Over: The Business 9 Women Kept A Secret For Three Decades

Somewhere in West Tennessee, not far from Graceland, nine women -- or "The 9 Nanas," as they prefer to be called -- gather in the darkness of night. At 4am they begin their daily routine -- a ritual that no one, not even their husbands, knew about for 30 years. They have one mission and one mission only: to create happiness. And it all begins with baked goods.

The 9 Nanas have a webpage (with blog) and a Twitter feed.

Would you tell him your story for $10?

zarq — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 17:32:26 -0800

Giving away $10 every day to a different stranger for a year isn't as easy as it sounds, but Reed Sandridge is attempting to do just that, for a project he's calling "The Year of Giving." He then documents their stories and what they plan to do with the money on his blog. Mr. Sandridge was recently laid off from his job at a Washington DC non-profit. But being unemployed hasn't stopped his modest philanthropic efforts. The Lend-a-Hand section of his blog lists those he's given money to who are still struggling, and suggests how others might be able to help them further. Twitter / Facebook: "I started the Year of Giving on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 3:30 pm. The concept is simple. I will give $10 to a different person every day for a year. I will write about the people who I intersect with as well as the truly altruistic experience that I am sure to have! I recently lost my job at a nonprofit organization due to the economic climate so taking on this endeavor may not seem fiscally prudent. However, I think it is exactly these times that we must focus on helping others. I started the Year of Giving on December 15th in memory of my mother who lost her long battle with heart disease on this day in 2006. She was a true altruist. She always thought of others before herself. My goal is not to change the lives of those with whom I come in contact. Let’s face it, $10 dollars is not going to change someone’s life in and of itself. I do believe, however, that the act of giving will hopefully inspire others to pursue the ideals that the French philosopher Auguste Comte envisioned when he coined the term “altruism.” Whether that comes in the form of someone who reads this blog and wants to embark on their own Year of Giving or someone who uses the $10 to help someone else out, the specific results are less important than the overall good that we can achieve together. I hope that you find yourself inspired today to do something special for someone. You would be surprised at how even something as simple as a smile or a thank you can make the difference in someone’s day. And remember, “happiness [is] only real when shared.”"

Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum whacks Pay It Forward.

highindustrial — Fri, 20 Oct 2000 11:53:21 -0800

Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum whacks Pay It Forward. And I do mean whacks -- there's blood everywhere.

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Happiness Happens

Would you tell him your story for $10?

Entertainment Weekly's Lisa Schwarzbaum whacks Pay It Forward.