A New Year

So we're a few weeks into the new year, and I've decided (probably like millions of others) to start blogging, again.

The topics will be rather random. Some will be based off of things I've bookmarked, or issues that are on the forefront of my mind. Things I may aspire to, or have fond memories of. Stuff that piques my interest or curiosity. Let's just see what unfolds.

 Picture courtesy of NRDC Green Gifts

First order of business is the green gift guide from the NRDC, National Resources, Defense Council. This is an organization that combines courtroom power, with grassroots clout. The gifts you purchase range from various restoration projects, to wildlife support, to eco justice and alternative energy or you can adopt an eco lawyer who will take on the legal fights on behalf of our planet.

It works in a similar manner as Heifer International who work to eradicate poverty, NRDC work to protect our planet, both organizations you purchase a gift that benefits others and receive a card acknowledging your support in the name of the recipient you choose to receive the card.

While the holiday season has passed, there is never an end to the work done by the non profits and I imagine they would love to be your stop when you are ready to give back, either as a gift to someone who has everything, or something you just do for yourself to feel like you've started to make the world a little bit better because of the choices you make. Anyway, just a little something to get me started.