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<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOace-u6oxLNjeeuGXXY4nz34C9xuiabRaT6LAau-S_3DPkeHah0KtQIyFOTlK8mqSI5Pfsiu-3riYpI_Bcyo_BGbBf4hr501brJ0_rVnZgt86t-UdwwsRHnsnwSrMgRWMpC4hmGFUSjg/s1600-h/calendar.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427859554665524514" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOace-u6oxLNjeeuGXXY4nz34C9xuiabRaT6LAau-S_3DPkeHah0KtQIyFOTlK8mqSI5Pfsiu-3riYpI_Bcyo_BGbBf4hr501brJ0_rVnZgt86t-UdwwsRHnsnwSrMgRWMpC4hmGFUSjg/s400/calendar.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" /></a><a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=416">American Red Cross 2010 Calendar</a> from the American Red Cross online store In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12, there has been an outpouring of generosity. So many have reached out to lend a helping hand by donating time, supplies or funds to aid in the emergency relief. At the same time, many of us are in the position of reflecting on how fortunate we are to have a roof over our heads and our loved ones safe and near. We are reminded how lucky we are to have the basic necessities of life. To have clothing to protect us from the elements ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8_A-AnTvAhjw8FvW8fqOdlXeYepSRFDOuZZqgTBcGQOyB8iAdf31FYzAy8KDAJ5ar4CdNgIbIzf9UqOP9SNqCUieJ7b1YttOBTPespvJprm0VlPpxu5ruR_mqLyEtn8Ro1Nr5cwqE4Y/s1600-h/whiteT.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427859565358279298" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgg8_A-AnTvAhjw8FvW8fqOdlXeYepSRFDOuZZqgTBcGQOyB8iAdf31FYzAy8KDAJ5ar4CdNgIbIzf9UqOP9SNqCUieJ7b1YttOBTPespvJprm0VlPpxu5ruR_mqLyEtn8Ro1Nr5cwqE4Y/s400/whiteT.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 369px;" /></a><a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=459">Organic Vintage Tee</a> To have fresh water to drink ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiXZYBISSImGXgGYKKFbXTrKIB9j8_Le7cpB9Q9UwGss5gr3cehLlP2m-wZWwm8t7PiuhcjYiHaV3JJkUkjUTEWY8YLihhA_wNbLBofcG7nruJxosgXl2br7lZZfhKWvETIF0yAfqUBg/s1600-h/waterbottle.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427859686256048562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaiXZYBISSImGXgGYKKFbXTrKIB9j8_Le7cpB9Q9UwGss5gr3cehLlP2m-wZWwm8t7PiuhcjYiHaV3JJkUkjUTEWY8YLihhA_wNbLBofcG7nruJxosgXl2br7lZZfhKWvETIF0yAfqUBg/s400/waterbottle.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 320px;" /></a><a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=492">Red Cross Stainless Steel Water Bottle</a> <div style="text-align: center;">To be able to take care of ourselves and the ones we love ...</div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlxIxYEfktmmObSsb_G8XJAsM0Q05hgRzjxmkfo_ci_GFKX-7AFsE6sWWQN_dpe5WfpNo-rUplEfascfkcVMdgTVnydCfa_01U-BoPfZSFuRHSZoAzt8ACqP55QGoRLWb20rtUWr6jp0/s1600-h/firstaidkit.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427920619658723474" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlxIxYEfktmmObSsb_G8XJAsM0Q05hgRzjxmkfo_ci_GFKX-7AFsE6sWWQN_dpe5WfpNo-rUplEfascfkcVMdgTVnydCfa_01U-BoPfZSFuRHSZoAzt8ACqP55QGoRLWb20rtUWr6jp0/s400/firstaidkit.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 250px; height: 239px;" /></a><a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=76">Vintage-style Personal First Aid Kit</a> And when those basic needs are met, to have the resources to enjoy leisurely pursuits ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig58M1u8mhua2kgB4HMfw23jCynyEATgnoZYFjA2sPj5V-N4kMbZx6FLDxK94l9k01P3oKW8J8h0gs3EJ_U42cFHvmjgYG-sLRnwpZtnGMWW910VgNyPFXVnQHsYdugv0cbfC-mUsch4/s1600-h/skiierart" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427859563114875714" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiig58M1u8mhua2kgB4HMfw23jCynyEATgnoZYFjA2sPj5V-N4kMbZx6FLDxK94l9k01P3oKW8J8h0gs3EJ_U42cFHvmjgYG-sLRnwpZtnGMWW910VgNyPFXVnQHsYdugv0cbfC-mUsch4/s400/skiierart" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 293px; height: 400px;" /></a>American Red Cross <a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=417">Holiday 2009 Skier Card</a> And to know that when we are suddenly unable to take care of ourselves, someone else will ... <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJMAL8UyjhehcyE_gUWsexHgdlE6e5rYgtObNbuTXTCRhVgwH5VqfuUQ7hm3A8gbwvAOLSurl7kNCJzE_EbwppKNeyfqn_6bqknQfuzmPs9inJh5xYjwwgi520yt2kw4sq-mo5zWpjxo/s1600-h/redcrossumbrella" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427872669514508498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEJMAL8UyjhehcyE_gUWsexHgdlE6e5rYgtObNbuTXTCRhVgwH5VqfuUQ7hm3A8gbwvAOLSurl7kNCJzE_EbwppKNeyfqn_6bqknQfuzmPs9inJh5xYjwwgi520yt2kw4sq-mo5zWpjxo/s400/redcrossumbrella" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 380px;" /></a><a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=435">“History Through</a><a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=435"> Posters”</a> <a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/Shopper/Product.aspx?UniqueItemId=435">Umbrella</a> Back when the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">American Red Cross</a> was founded (in 1881!) they had to spread their message to cities, towns and countries with the help of posters like the ones seen on the umbrella and calendar above (all items are available online at the <a href="http://www.redcrossstore.org/">American Red Cross store</a>). Today it only takes a matter of seconds to spread information via the internet. If disaster relief is needed, financial support is just a click or text message away. I think it is just amazing and so inspiring to see people use social media to “<a href="http://www.chron.com/disp/story.mpl/nation/6816754.html">answer the call!</a>” Years ago, I used to work full-time as a graphic designer for an agency that created direct-mail campaigns for non-profits like <a href="http://www.cancer.org/docroot/home/index.asp">The American Cancer Society</a>, <a href="http://www.dana-farber.org/">The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute</a>, <a href="http://www.specialolympics.org/">The Special Olympics</a> and the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/">American Red Cross</a>. My job wasn’t very glamorous, and even with all of the projects that I worked on I can’t say that any were portfolio worthy. However, I did feel good at the end of the day that I had done something to help others. <a href="http://1847usa.com/identify/YearSets/1931.htm" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427964607442149010" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcuEKWqgOMAY7xWevG2yuGKzMyBeRWtteXKTwp5kjEB6gqAbYtw3MeLRzeKjF7Ni5Qjh0yUvLMCVY1xxjW4cxvpTYn3knenGRiO4-XRN92XjvuRIiPPma6wNEQt4metmjg0EAaq35lzU0/s400/2centstamp" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 164px;" /></a> My official two cents ... Now it is easier than ever for anyone to help. And you don’t even need a stamp, envelope, pen or checkbook! Just text “Haiti” to 90999 to donate $10 (charges will appear on your cell phone bill) or “Yele” to 501501 to donate $5 (same deal) or visit the <a href="http://www.redcross.org/portal/site/en/menuitem.1a019a978f421296e81ec89e43181aa0/?vgnextoid=fe7ad3db31b36210VgnVCM10000089f0870aRCRD">American Red Cross</a> online to learn how you can <a href="http://arc3.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=ntld_main&s_src=RSG000000000&s_subsrc=RCO_BigRedButton">DONATE NOW.</a> And if you want to spread the word in a more traditional manner, wearing the Red Cross logo across a t-shirt is a cool way to do it ; ) <a href="http://www.mlkday.gov/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428100062941230034" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivL9Mt62WOAzovQXIQFgcCO8iDTSrnMDGD9Si0QNOc8BaFIVs0mhenwf12otocXQaOWR8BBxu-gcSIkbSAfDwaLvQfgRZZx1uPVyAN6Z_kOT1V9EmXu7TchitcMxL4N4duofwOXoETa7Y/s400/homepage_logo_bottom_2010.gif" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 58px;" /></a> P.S. Since my boys are home from school today, we chose a new quote for our quote board. “Life’s most urgent question is, What are you doing for others?” – <a href="http://www.mlkday.gov/">Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.</a> The runner up quote, also from MLK, was “The time is always right to do what is right.” </div>

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American Red Cross 2010 Calendar from the American Red Cross online store In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti on Jan. 12...

<div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJLvv_Sr_6XCLf7zG6xkhlBcpcGVfuDDQyUMHe9N398F5daL-DVpfauWxYePamvY4VLSvHbAp101zO3PLdOgkH6ldx9wUUBBSn9-Ra9-dX8zO-BmFw8T04-WZdGI-GOeOttVHOI8pI-A/s1600-h/MayBobbieBush.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330706541976358434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHJLvv_Sr_6XCLf7zG6xkhlBcpcGVfuDDQyUMHe9N398F5daL-DVpfauWxYePamvY4VLSvHbAp101zO3PLdOgkH6ldx9wUUBBSn9-Ra9-dX8zO-BmFw8T04-WZdGI-GOeOttVHOI8pI-A/s400/MayBobbieBush.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 318px;" /></a>Calendar photo of Playa del Carmen by <a href="http://www.bobbiebush.com/" style="font-style: italic;">Bobbie Bush</a> I recently got together with a friend of mine, <a href="http://www.bobbiebush.com/">Bobbie Bush</a>, at her photography studio in Salem, Massachusetts. I first met her many years ago when we both worked in direct-marketing for Epsilon in Burlington. She was a hip account exec with a passion for photography, and I was a graphic designer who spent much of my free time pouring over magazines like <a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/living">Martha Stewart Living</a>. I remember attending a show that featured Bobbie’s work – a series of Polaroid transfers from a trip to Africa in particular. I could see even back then that she had a lot of talent, and brought home this great image from the event ... <div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"> </div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOztwuF6-qMWBwswRp0-mcddIup0w0ewgfYdwzAvBUfEIpOw8gs4jT3TCPKcchHBwcgKpvUGRKTlS5TaUqU7evvLc-V8-YcrzGBewYq2S-uHI0sRHfec0WN1mpN3faumsTFYTI_LRnvzc/s1600-h/3LionsBobbieBush.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330896364165247698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOztwuF6-qMWBwswRp0-mcddIup0w0ewgfYdwzAvBUfEIpOw8gs4jT3TCPKcchHBwcgKpvUGRKTlS5TaUqU7evvLc-V8-YcrzGBewYq2S-uHI0sRHfec0WN1mpN3faumsTFYTI_LRnvzc/s320/3LionsBobbieBush.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 270px;" /></a> </div>Flash forward to 2009 and we are both following our creative passions. Bobbie is a full-time photographer with a great portfolio of portraits and still-lifes, an extensive corporate client list, and a beautifully decorated studio to boot (I wish I had my own camera for our visit!). <div style="text-align: left;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuwziCH2t_iMUPPb2UVCQbweBwdPDIR9tMVEOxLm1HalM5d5EGWLnMmwpSY9rnYTAeftuwIxc98C2uh8iRv4xDq70TcHEpH17pPOP3-kSk8FmLfNLgHznao5kV2F6WSHPMJRgGdBokew/s1600-h/Yvonne-bw-web.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330898435075504866" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWuwziCH2t_iMUPPb2UVCQbweBwdPDIR9tMVEOxLm1HalM5d5EGWLnMmwpSY9rnYTAeftuwIxc98C2uh8iRv4xDq70TcHEpH17pPOP3-kSk8FmLfNLgHznao5kV2F6WSHPMJRgGdBokew/s200/Yvonne-bw-web.jpg" style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 200px;" /></a> Meanwhile, I have been consulting with clients for the past ten years on how to create spaces that reflect their visions of home. I guess in a way our second career choices have that in common ... we both aim to make our subject look it’s best. Thanks to Bobbie, I now have a professional photo with an authentic “taken by a friend” look. Be sure to check out Bobbie’s website and <a href="http://www.bobbiebush.typepad.com/">blog</a> to enjoy a virtual snapshot of the talent behind the lens. </div><div style="text-align: center;"> </div> <a href="http://bobbiebush.typepad.com/" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330713722086957634" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuI42lm1OY77SUyV4PRehSzpxQ6Qoi4RLomfIn2COszf8HvGwxvqr07DWfzupDeDyh2PqR7TSB6EoVWa7nlBMS1xo9_bS0m_vmzMOT7ujT9Vbx_XaDJdjaJ15HYS_d5ZSwmNxEklDi98w/s400/BobbieBlog.jpg" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 126px;" /></a> <a href="http://www.bobbiebush.com/">Bobbie Bush Photography</a> 35 Congress Street, Salem, MA 978-744-6918 </div>

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