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By: Poetry Wednesday #2 – Those Winter Sundays - The Causemopolitan

Poetry Wednesday #2 – Those Winter Sundays - The Causemopolitan — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 15:38:49 +0000

[...] Didn’t know I was such a renaissance woman, huh? It’s true, I like poetry, I bake a mean pizzelle, I once had a nice garden of herbs and tomato plants (ok this was YEARS ago but I haven’t had a backyard since), I have a life outside dedicating my life to others through what my good friend Alexa calls my “fierce commitment to philanthropy.” And truthfully, I need a little reminder about all those other parts of me since sometimes I seem to be falling down a path of just giving and giving and giving of myself and wondering why I feel raw at the end of a day, week, campaign, experience. To be the best to you – the world – I have to be the best to me too. So for now, and for a few weeks to come, I’ll be posting my favorite poems (on Wednesdays) and reminding myself of some of those “other parts of me” that can’t get lost as I expand and explore the Humanitarian me. [...]

By: 9 Favorite Posts of the Past 6 Months - The Causemopolitan

9 Favorite Posts of the Past 6 Months - The Causemopolitan — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:37:24 +0000

[...] The Humanitarian – Huge for me. I can’t even read this without tears welling in my eyes. The connection I felt with the whole damn world during this weekend made me feel like I was going to just implode. Without this blog and to share my thoughts with you, I just might have. I set a pretty lofty plan in place afterwards. I only hope I can live up to the expectations I’ve set for myself. [...]

By: Christopher J. Dennis

Christopher J. Dennis — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 19:58:58 +0000

IMHO, this is one of the most important blog posts a Kiva Fellow has *ever* written. The Tutu article (with excerpt) alone makes that so!

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 13:38:25 +0000

Thanks Sue. I’d love to hear how you came across the blog – let me know!

By: Sue Lanning

Sue Lanning — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 21:47:58 +0000

Sloane, I really admire your attitude. Wishing you every success. I came across your blog because I’m looking at the reasons people choose to help others. Your ideals are so inspiring!

By: Look Ma! I Have a 504 Area Code! - The Causemopolitan

Look Ma! I Have a 504 Area Code! - The Causemopolitan — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:33:53 +0000

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By: Lives Too Cool To Ignore - The Causemopolitan

Lives Too Cool To Ignore - The Causemopolitan — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 12:57:51 +0000

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By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:34:31 +0000

Cheryl, James, Laura and Drew – Wow. To give people just a moment of pause in an otherwise crazy day filled with noise from every angle is such a huge thing, I can’t even tell you. Thank you for coming along on this journey with me.

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:32:59 +0000

Alex – You’re one of the biggest humanitarians and seekers of truth I know. I feel blessed to know you. Now only to get you back to New Orleans where you belong!

By: Sloane Berrent

Sloane Berrent — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 07:32:11 +0000

Vincent – You’re always so quick on the response and the comment. Thank you for being one on my biggest supporters, it means a lot!