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Bloggers Unite for Human Rights: Homelessness
A homeless man has stationed himself right next to the local Whole Foods store, where I do my weekly grocery shopping. He has an ever-changing display of signs, where he explains how he got to be homeless and asks people for any kind of help - even a can of beans. When it gets sweltering hot, or very cold outside, he disappears, and I always wonder where he is and hope that he was able to find a warm, clean shelter.
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Earth Day: Five Easy Ways to Become Greener
In the eco-conscious universe, I must be considered a terrible sinner.
I drive an SUV, buy bottled water and disposable everything, and take wasteful, extra-long showers. Although I manage to fit many worthy causes into our giving budget, I never gave a single dollar to a green charity.
I have no excuses, really. I like to think that I am fairly intelligent, and I do realize that our actions today, or lack thereof, could turn future generations’ lives on this planet into a living hell. I am not proud of my detached attitude. But this is where things are.
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