Janflora's Blog – January 2009 Archive (2)

On another network called Change.org, there is currently a vote going on to choose the Top 10 Ideas for Change which will be presented to President-elect Obama before his inauguration. The ideas have been narrowed to 30 semi-final ideas and votes are being accepted until January 15. Anyone who registers on Change can vote, not just Americans. [btw: this site started way before the "Change" catchphrase hit the election circuit too- they mean it]

One of the ideas proposes a Department of… Continue

I have been exploring iPeace, 'meeting' people, reading blogs, joining groups and I see a lot of good happening here. It has raised my spirits to see the peace movement joining virtually and globally like this. It has also added more purpose to my new year. But, I am also seeing some disturbing comments and posts popping up, where it seems like the world's wars are being waged in words. They can hurt mighty bad, like swords, you know. I was struck by a comment left on my first post and followed… Continue