On the Road Again – Gilligan’s Compelling Journey in 2015
This story is dedicated to Gilligan, (July 4, 2001 – December 29, 2015) our beloved family member, travel companion, and friend who taught us how cats think, negotiate, socialize, bond,…
Tag Archives: #GlobalCitizen
Global Conflict Is Affecting Our Children
Kids around the world are being denied an education and struggling to survive
Imagine a preschool class filled with 30 bright-eyed, innocent four-year olds who enjoy nothing more than playing with their classmates and friends. Now imagine that by the time those children…
The Buzz on Free Labor for #FoodSecurity
Mother Nature and the FAO has a labor-free cure-all to help solve food security – bees. Moving from flower to flower, these natural pollinators determine crop yields. One out of…
#Bosnian First Graders #Sign Love & Acceptance
Children with disabilities frequently are stigmatized by their peers and society at large. But this story of an amazing first grade class in Bosnia offers a glimpse of hope. Photo:…
Postal Stamps as #Diplomacy on #LGBT Rights
For centuries prior, postal stamps were both art and functional. The Internet has changed some of that. Nonetheless, postal stamps continue to be expressions of art, culture, national patriotism/tradition and…
#Oscar for Global Citizen, UN Messenger of Peace?
Leonardo #DiCaprio has become one of the most active advocates on behalf of the United Nations mission and related initiatives particularly #ClimateChange and the #Environment. While he has been a…
Needs of #Refugee Children of the Central African Republic & Nigeria
A clarion call from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is out for immediate assistance for refugees in the Central African Republic and Nigeria. These victims…
Peter #Ustinov, an Original Diplomat-Artist
Actor, director and playwright best recognized for his many Hollywood credits over half a century, Peter Ustinov was an ardent promoter of the United Nations during its formative years and…
Missing One Hot Meal Won’t Kill Me!
As snow pummels the Northeast, temperatures plunge, and the threat and reality of coastal flooding in my area is a major concern, I’m rushing to cook a lot of food…
From ” #SocialNetwork ” Jerk to Model for Social Responsibility Entrepreneur
Facebook’s founder Mark Zuckerberg has had to first live down an unflattering film portrayal, (something akin to Steve Martin’s lead character in “The Jerk”), and then overcome investor skepticism regarding…