I have come to the conclusion that narcissism is tiring business. Since jumping on the blogging bandwagon I have blogged, commented, and otherwised blabbed about myself more often than I care to admit. It’s exhausting! Of course, when Magpie and Muttonfly started, I would interrupt the regularly-scheduled-all-about-me program with ways to give back. Lately, however, I simply haven’t the money to give; and I imagine you are in much the same boat.
But then I got to thinking…
There are a lot of us out there. According to Technorati, more than 1.5 million posts are indexed. Every. Single. Day. There are even more readers. We span continents, time zones, social brackets. We’re people of all ages, all races, all religions. We’re reporters, encouragers, comedians, grumblers, fashionistas, DIY-ers.
What if we used our powers for good?
What if we, the blogging community, joined forces to give back? Think about it. One dollar, all by its little ol’ lonesome, could not even satisfy the need for chocolate. But one dollar multiplied? Then we have something to work with.
Such is my proposal …
Starting tomorrow, the first of each month I will post charity. It will be similar to my “Living outside ourselves” posts. I’ll give a bit of background, Charity Navigator rating (if available), and how you can give. I’m asking you to join me. Give, if you can – and spread the word. I’m taking down my store, and replacing it with a page dedicated to this project so you’ll be able to direct people to one spot. And a project button is on it’s way (the thrill! the excitement! I know.).
Let’s give back. Let’s make a difference. Together.
