Ain't that good news?

Posted in | at 5:43 PM

Here is some good news from Sacramento:

Well, two things actually. Yesterday we had our Policy Board meeting, which Sacramento Steps Forward helps coordinate and execute. Very fancy pants. The mayor chairs this Board and its staffed by city councilmembers, service providers, big businesses, etc. Its like the exact opposite of all our other Committees (which is mostly homeless people, nuns, rabbis, outreach and social workers and college kids)...but, its the most powerful in the sense that the decisions made there usually become a reality."

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Intellectuary Update

Posted in | at 8:38 AM

the dream of the Intellectuary comedy company took a big step towards realization yesterday. Jess, Ct, Wes, and I met in Silver Spring to discuss goals and comedy ideas. The results were amazing. Everyone had hilarious ideas and we were laughing / sketching / writing / recording all night long. I don't want to give away all of the ideas just yet but i can tell you that you can expect 1) a website (hopefully intellectuary.com) soon 2) at least 4 blogs that are currently being written 3) probably one of them will be a podcast 4) and one will be mp3 blog 5) one will have video 6) one will be in manifesto format 7) a sweet logo designed by Wes.

Those are the things we are working on now.

There were tons of other bigger ideas that will take longer to produce. Its very exciting. Great energy in the group. Please share you funny ideas/ experiences with us. Just comment on this post or email one of us.

Chip

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Turn Your Head...or Engage

Posted in | at 12:55 PM

Yesterday morning, I woke up later than the usual, shuffling down the stairs into the kitchen to fix myself breakfast (Waffles with blueberries and butter covered with maple syrup alongside a glass of OJ). Along with my morning tradition, I picked up the Post and read through a few articles, including this article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/01/03/AR2010010302060.html?hpid=moreheadlines.

It is all about this group of volunteers from a Methodist church in downtown D.C. Those volunteers wake up early every morning and give homeless people a place to eat breakfast, use clean bathrooms, and have a few hours to avoid the harshly cold city weather. I was impressed with the stories of those volunteers and was even more inspired by Rob Farley, the de-facto program director, who said "you either turn your head or engage."

While I was reading the article (and of course, enjoying my toasted waffles), I counted my blessings, as I was not only enjoying engaging myself with the news and delicious food, but was doing so in the comfort of my folk's home.

Now that I know where that group is located (it's actually close to places I have worked for in the past), while I'm on winter break for a few more weeks, I'd like to spend a few mornings helping that group in the downtown, sharing the news and waffles with those less fortunate than I am.

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