tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post3326293747449943619..comments2024-03-27T05:30:07.368-04:00Comments on The More, The Messier: Trying To Feel UsefulSuburban Correspondenthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11488916572135296650noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-31376612298601034552011-03-17T20:33:26.615-04:002011-03-17T20:33:26.615-04:00My BIL is from Japan. Thankfully, he is from Yamag...My BIL is from Japan. Thankfully, he is from Yamagata city, on the other side of the big island, where there was not a lot of damage.mommeeof10https://www.blogger.com/profile/03611832953435781430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-83162147933587414082011-03-17T14:36:30.863-04:002011-03-17T14:36:30.863-04:00I'm with you--sending money to the GOOD organi...I'm with you--sending money to the GOOD organizations. Those people need every kind of blessing, but mostly the kind that comes as cash from us.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-64679928811906314702011-03-17T08:50:28.221-04:002011-03-17T08:50:28.221-04:00It makes me cry every time I watch the news. And ...It makes me cry every time I watch the news. And the poor rebels in Libya have been mostly forgotten. Remember to time your revolution NOT to coincide with natural disasters if you want the world to support your revolution!<br /><br />Some blogger (no, I can't remember who! Too many good ones including you!) had a link to a very persuasive essay why you SHOULDN'T give dedicated funds when disasters occur. Basically, unrestricted giving allows the NGO to direct funds where they need them most, including preparedness so they can move quickly when something happens. That's<br />why Docs w/o Borders doesn't allow you to specify, and why they can be in Japan already.Ann in NJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08867456693546188505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-45293082778077929802011-03-17T07:08:08.588-04:002011-03-17T07:08:08.588-04:00When things like this happen, it really makes me t...When things like this happen, it really makes me think about how lucky I am--something I should be more cognizant of every day. Thanks for posting!Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04665780703000352776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29186394.post-34953792410959436922011-03-16T14:41:27.489-04:002011-03-16T14:41:27.489-04:00For people who want to help with lost animals in J...For people who want to help with lost animals in Japan:<br /><br />http://www.buzzfeed.com/mjs538/5-ways-you-can-help-animals-in-japan?awesm=awe.sm_5HAIS&utm_content=awesm-tweet-button-horizontal&utm_medium=awe.sm-twitter&utm_source=twitter.comSuzyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13980186321981090019noreply@blogger.com