Solange Knowle's son Daniel Julez J. Smith has created a wonderful watercolor of his interpretation of the Japanese flag as a design for a shirt. The proceeds go to Peace Winds Japan. The shirts can be purchased from Big Cartel. They come in a Men's Small to Large, and a Woman's Extra Small to Large. I've heard and seen a few efforts by children to donate to Japan, and I think it's touching the little ones care enough to want to do their part. These are the kinds of simple lessons children should be taught right away--it's a good thing to help others who are in need. Every little bit is a help. I too did my part via point redemption from MySurvey.com. I had about a thousand points from all the surveys I completed. Even though I could have easily turned them in for a ten-dollar Amazon certificate or a PayPal deposit, I wanted to give it to someone else. Although it was a little less than I wanted to give, the point was about giving period. Never underestimate the spirit of giving.
I know a lot of people don't have too much to give. And some people feel like America is in enough trouble as it is. If the tables were turned (I am hoping that we do not suffer such a devastation), wouldn't we want other countries to help us? Perhaps that is a cliche thing to say, considering the fact that America is a powerhouse of income. It just seems that when someone is in need and one can help, the last thing to be done is to sit idly by and watch them suffer. It's bad to pressure, though. It has to be a decision from the heart and from the mind. There are so many ways to give, though. I really like the set-up Google has. There's also the Red Cross Text method. It barely takes a minute to do that one, and it's ten dollars--the minimum. If one way doesn't work, there are also other ways to donate. Choose what's right for you. Who knows, you might want to start up your own kind of donation movement, like I have.
Before I close this entry and go off to finish my day, I hope you are thinking of a way to give a little something to Japan. As a matter of fact, I have two more you can check out. There's one artist by the name of SpaceCoyoteon deviantArt raising funds with the ever-so-stunning "Smiles for Japan" commission campaign. A tremendous effort of over $2500 has been collected and donated! Another artist, GeckUp, is also doing amazing commissions to be donated to the Japanese Red Cross for ten dollars apiece. If you're into art, give them a shot. Everyone gets something out of it.
I know a lot of people don't have too much to give. And some people feel like America is in enough trouble as it is. If the tables were turned (I am hoping that we do not suffer such a devastation), wouldn't we want other countries to help us? Perhaps that is a cliche thing to say, considering the fact that America is a powerhouse of income. It just seems that when someone is in need and one can help, the last thing to be done is to sit idly by and watch them suffer. It's bad to pressure, though. It has to be a decision from the heart and from the mind. There are so many ways to give, though. I really like the set-up Google has. There's also the Red Cross Text method. It barely takes a minute to do that one, and it's ten dollars--the minimum. If one way doesn't work, there are also other ways to donate. Choose what's right for you. Who knows, you might want to start up your own kind of donation movement, like I have.
Before I close this entry and go off to finish my day, I hope you are thinking of a way to give a little something to Japan. As a matter of fact, I have two more you can check out. There's one artist by the name of SpaceCoyoteon deviantArt raising funds with the ever-so-stunning "Smiles for Japan" commission campaign. A tremendous effort of over $2500 has been collected and donated! Another artist, GeckUp, is also doing amazing commissions to be donated to the Japanese Red Cross for ten dollars apiece. If you're into art, give them a shot. Everyone gets something out of it.