Kelsey Timmerman's Blog, page 70
March 22, 2010
The missing 10,000 words
Here's the deal. I don't like hitting people up for money all the time. Many of you were kind enough to donate to my fundraising/NYC marathon efforts.
And now here I am again, a hostage, asking for more money on the banner of my blog and on this micro-site. It's not money for me, but to help fund a documentary for Life in Abundance, which does amazing work throughout Africa. The documentary that they made last year (see the trailer below) was screened around the United States and raised...
March 20, 2010
Toto's Africa deconstructed
In case you are bored this Saturday (If you are, you must not be a basketball fan), I present to you my favorite video of the past few weeks - Steve Almond breaking down Toto's Africa.
Damned if Africa isn't the most catchy ridiculous song ever. Since I found this video I keep hearing the song on the radio. I don't think any of us realize how present this song is on our lives. When is the last time you heard it? I heard it yesterday. Make it stop! Make it stop!
Click here to view the embedded...
March 17, 2010
For the price of 1 green beer you can make a difference
I'm not wearing green. In fact, I've been wearing the same clothes for over a month because I'm being held hostage.
Click here to view the embedded video.
Help a hostage, help Kenyans visit www.heldhostagebyapathy.com
March 16, 2010
See Kids Dream
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One of the main things – and perhaps the most important – I hope to instill in my daughter is caring for her fellow man regardless of geographic location, ideology, orientation, creed, or color. There are a lot of organizations that accept donations and do amazing things with them. But there are few that truly empower kids as givers and show them how important it is to be part of a community of caring.
That's why I'm giving $10 to See Kids Dream based in Columbus, Ohio, as part of my...
Nothing Personal
I share so much of me here and elsewhere, but for the past two years I've been sitting on something that is deeply personal.
A few months ago I tweeted: "Someday I'll write about this."
March 15, 2010
Cat Crap Fever
[image error]Not sure if you know this or not, but we live in a world where cats crap in toilets.
You doubt this?
Allow me to introduce you to the Litter Kwitter. It's a potty training system for your cat, of course.
I'm always amazed at the dumb marketing copy that companies think up. The Litter Kwitter folks say that they're product "improves people's lives." If the presence of a litter box is disturbing the quality of your life, I feel really sorry for you.
They also claim that the Litter Kwitter system ...
March 13, 2010
Midwest writers unite!
I'm speaking at the Midwest Writers mini-conference today. The organizers originally expected around 25-30 attendees, but 100+ signed up. Why so many more? Annie asked if it had anything to do with me. (That was nice of her.) But I'm sure it doesn't. You give a free writing conference and supply it with donuts and they will come.
Since there are so many attendees, I decided to forgo the killing of trees and just share my bits of wisdom here:
March 11, 2010
The Most Interesting Man in the World is Interesting
Jonathan Goldsmith, the actor who plays the Most Interesting Man in the World in the Dos Equis commercials, loves Mexico.
On a recent flight on Frontier Airlines I read his "10 reasons I love Mexico" in the on-flight magazine Wild Blue Yonder. At the end of the list the editors added a short bio:
Turns out the veteran actor, who had roles on TV shows like Dallas and Dynasty–plus dozens more–may actually be just a bit more interesting than his commercial creation. Mr. Goldsmith's next adventure...
March 10, 2010
Free Money update…
Wow! This week's #ten4tues has been amazing.
Who knew that offering free money would introduce me to so many worthy causes supported by new friends and old? This is definitely something I'll replicate in the future.
The tough part was choosing who to give the money to. Here were my top selections:
1)Kristi Scott is going to Trujillo, Peru to work at an orphanage. She writes that "the orphanage houses about 40 Peruvian children from various backgrounds including abuse, neglect, and extreme...
March 9, 2010
Free Money! I want to give you $10
Seriously.
Tell me why you need $10 and if I think you're worthy, I'll send it to you. Why? Because it's Tuesday and every Tuesday this year I'm giving $10 to a worthy cause as part of my #ten4tues project.
Maybe you have a charity that you want to pass the $10 onto. Maybe you want to take your grandma for a cheeseburger. Maybe you're saving for a trip to Africa. Maybe you're my wife and think I shouldn't just give money to some random person. Whatever the reason, let me know via email...
