{ brr }

So, it was -48 degrees today. Tomorrow it will be -52 degrees. A snowdrift out our back door was more than three and a half feet tall. I was still expected to go in to work today (and tomorrow). Oh, and my car died.

:(

That's all for today.

{ being globally aware }

I will be putting the proceeds of my online stock photography sales into helping entrepreneurs in developing countries (I was inspired last year by Muhammad Yunus, who won the Nobel Peace Prize for lending money to impoverished people).

I'd encourage you to check out kiva.org if you are interested in doing the same.

"Kiva lets you connect with and loan money to unique small businesses in the developing world. By choosing a business on Kiva.org, you can "sponsor a business" and help the world's working poor make great strides towards economic independence. Throughout the course of the loan (usually 6-12 months), you can receive email journal updates from the business you've sponsored. As loans are repaid, you get your loan money back."