Category Archives: opportunity

Short post before a wee break + a couple exciting items

Posted on July 1, 2021 by dSavannah

Hello dear readers. You may have noticed (or not) that I did not post anything on June 15 – it has taken me a while to recover from all of May’s #MillionsMissing posts, plus the usual fun things that occupy … Continue reading →

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sending hope (and rambles) during the holidays

Posted on December 12, 2020 by dSavannah

Before I get started, a few quick things. This first item has nothing to do with anything in this blog, but it’s such a beautiful story. Please go read it! (Warning: it’s a long thread on twitter. And have tissues … Continue reading →

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Help Me Help Others! – year 2

Posted on July 7, 2020 by dSavannah

For the second year in a row, I’m honored to say I’ve been nominated for ✵three✵ WEGO Health Awards: Advocating for Another, Best in Show: Blog, and Best in Show: Facebook. That means someone (I’m not sure who, but thank … Continue reading →

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Speaking up – #BlackLivesMatter (and a #GNU)

Posted on June 24, 2020 by dSavannah

There is an awful lot going on in the world right now, even more so than when I published last month, which I didn’t think was possible. In addition, this post is very “late” (i.e., not published on my self-imposed … Continue reading →

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Help Me Help Others!

Posted on July 5, 2019 by dSavannah

Dear readers, no, your eyes do not deceive you. It’s not the 15th, the day I promised to publish a blog post every month this year. It’s the 5th! (I actually meant to publish this on Monday the 1st, but … Continue reading →

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The forgotten heroes…

Posted on October 7, 2017 by dSavannah

dSavannah note: So, the last time I had a ‘spate’ of blogging was in April (APRIL!), due to my chronic illnesses and brain fog and depression, oh my. But I actually wrote {runs to check} erm, 19 (really?!? really!) drafts, … Continue reading →

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Some life-affirming projects

Posted on November 8, 2015 by dSavannah

I am blessed enough to be involved with a group of people in Canada (small world!) who are doing some really great things, and I wanted to share the info with my faithful readers. Supporting these projects with shares and … Continue reading →

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