Call to Action

Sunday, March 24, 2013

If you’ve picked up on the hints I’ve dropped in past blog posts, you probably know I’ve had something very exciting brewing in the background for a few months now. I’m so anxious for the day when I can announce it in full, but for now I’d like to put out a call for action:

  • if you are a military widow whose spouse was either killed in action in Afghanistan or as a result of service in Afghanistan such as injury, illness, or mental illness
  • if you are interested in being connected with Afghan women who are widows of either the Afghan National Army or civilians not involved in terrorist acts
  • if you want to become an essential part of a one-of-a-kind organization that strives to unite widows in America and Afghanistan on the common threads of hope, peace, and empowerment for the future

then please email me at strandsofhopeproject@gmail.com for more information about getting involved in the starting stages of a unique project that is among the first of it’s kind. Or if you are a reader who knows of a woman who fits these parameters, I would love if you put her in touch with me. Please feel free to share this blog post on your own blog, on Facebook or other social media sites, and help me spread the word.

Change starts with one small Strand of Hope.

Thank you so much! <3

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Follow WSW on Bloglovin’

Thursday, March 14, 2013

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I’m sure you’ve heard the news by now. Google Reader’s retirement on July 1 is leaving many devoted users feeling blue, including myself. If you’re a GR user making the transition, you might consider Bloglovin’, Feedly, Flipboard, or Pulse for staying current with all of your sites. Many of these allow direct import from GR and a seamless transition. For my favorite blogs, I’ll be using Bloglovin’. Come on over, it’s a lovely place. Or use the RSS link to the left to subscribe in your new reader of choice. <3

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InstaTravel 2013 – Trip Two

Thursday, February 21, 2013

This year’s second InstaTravel trip consisted of a quick weekend getaway to San Francisco, CA.
I attended a film premier, biked the Golden Gate Bridge, drank coffee from a million different places,
did some shopping, and most importantly a lot of talking with a future project partner
(more to come on that later!) It was a whirlwind two days full of connecting, adventures,
and ideas….and a lot of plane time. Well worth it!

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A Month of Letters

Monday, February 4, 2013

If you know me well, you know I have a ridiculous love for paper goods. I adore stationary and have a massive collection of note cards, postcards, stationary sheets, etc. I’ve always been fond of writing letters, and have carried it far beyond the years of origami-folded, SWAK-adorned gossip notes in school. There is something so intimate about a hand-written letter, so cherished in the attention to detail, so personal in the curved lettering and crisp ink and smooth paper.

So when I heard of the Month of Letters challenge, I totally geeked out. This is right up my alley! Not only will it be fun to write the letters and use my stationary, and may potentially help me bust out of my currently highly annoying creative rut, but it also gives me the chance to reach out to the people I love.

The premise is simple: mail something every day for the month of February. (By the challenge rules, it can be anything, it doesn’t have to be a letter. It can be a picture, a postcard, a leaf in an envelope, whatever. I’ll likely be taking it old-school. Here are the FAQ’s.)

I’m a little late getting started and there are a few Sundays and Holidays to consider, so starting tomorrow I will be writing a total of 20 letters throughout the rest of the month. I have no plan of who to write them to, I’ll just wing it by whoever or whatever crosses my mind each day. I think the spontaneity of it is what will give this it’s charm. If I have someone’s address, they’ll get a surprise in the mail. If not, I’ll find them and ask for it. Who doesn’t love mail?

So, it will be quiet around here this month other than picture posts or short things here and there (hint: I may pic-spam some of my letter creations, and at least one InstaTravel is coming later this month, yay). I’m taking my writing to the pen. If you also love to write letters, check out LetterMo and join in, and be sure to let me know in the comments! Or if you’d like me to write you a letter, let me know. I’d love to! :)

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Kristin - February 26, 2013 - 12:19 pm

I was widowed when I was 33, and now 6 years later I am co-writing a book to help other widows in their journey post loss. My co- author and I are asking widows some questions to help guide us in our writing & also to help other widows. Would you be willing to complete an email (with some questions)? There will be nothing to indentify you in our book. While I can’t offer you any money, I can tell you this is all confidential (Unless you prefer otherwise) and I will send you a copy of the book. With gratitude- Kristin
Meekhofk@gmail.com

InstaTravel 2013 – Trip One

Monday, January 28, 2013

This year, I plan to do a little Instagram ‘travel log’ for each trip I take. A visual recap, if you will.
Instagram addiction + love for travel + blogger nerd =  my new feature, InstaTravel! :)

First up, a quick weekend getaway to Saint Augustine. I love that place!

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Jennifer - January 30, 2013 - 7:07 pm

Hi there, not sure how I found your blog. I’m a young widow (not quite as young as you!) and even though I’ve only read a handful of your posts….I get it. Pray that 2013 is full of blessings for you.

Brenda Boitson - January 30, 2013 - 10:38 am

Being bold, I love it! Thanks for taking me on the trip with you :)
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