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“Kids ahead of the almighty dollar.” ~ Doc Meek
May 2nd, 2011 | 
Author: Monday, May 2, 2011. Today I am grateful to those who put the valid needs of others ahead of the almighty dollar. – Doc Meek
“[Shoeshine man] Donated $100,000 in tips to help kids.”
“CHARITY, Pass it On: Values.com”
Image/text above and text below from: http://www.values.com/inspirational-sayings-billboards/51-Charity
“Even after nearly a quarter of a century, Albert remains motivated by one thing: to help families in a time of need.” – Roger Oxendale, Children’s Hospital President and CEO
“Every Tuesday and Thursday for the last thirty years, Albert Lexie has left his home at 5:50 in the morning to travel ninety minutes by bus to the Children’s Hospital in Pittsburgh, so he can shine shoes in the hospital’s lobby. He uses the very same shoeshine box he built in high school shop class when he was only fifteen years old. Albert charges $3 per shine and donates all his tips to the Children’s Free Care Fund, which ensures that all children receive medical care, regardless of a family’s financial ability to pay for it.
“Since 1981, Albert has donated over $100,000 of his hard-earned tips to the Children’s hospital. His annual income is only about $10,000 and he donates approximately $10,000 a year to the hospital.
“Albert is a remarkable example of the value of charity—he truly is an everyday hero.”
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Thank you Albert Lexie for your kind and generous example to the rest of us who earn far more than you do!
Doc Meek, Mon, May 2, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Help artists free fellow artist Ai Weiwei.” – Alex Wilks, Avaaz.org
Fearful of the pro-democracy protests sweeping the world, the government has cracked down on hundreds of free thinking Chinese artists, intellectuals, students and citizens. But across the world, artists and art-lovers have begun to speak out in solidarity with Ai.
Chinese elites love buying contemporary art, and are planning a huge art fair in Beijing. If international galleries and artists withdraw from the fair, they’ll send shockwaves through the regime. Let’s build a massive global wave of support for top gallerists and artists to stop exhibiting in China until Ai Weiwei is freed. We’ll deliver it at the Venice biennale exhibition soon, and publish the reactions of major galleries and artists.
Image/text from: avaaz.org
If you would like to help free artist Ai Weiwei, try a no-cost-to-you-except-time petition addition of your name:
http://www.avaaz.org/en/artists_for_ai_weiwei/?copy
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Thursday, April 28, 2011. Today I am grateful that the world is full of artists who are willing to put their lives on the line for their art, and for their willingness to speak out against corruption and injustice, no matter where (or by whom) it is practiced! ~ Doc Meek
I joined Avaaz.org some time ago now. As I am definitely not a “joiner” this was not an easy decision for me. What made it easier was the integrity and persistence for good that exists in this mostly-volunteer worldwide organization.
Thank you, Patel Ricken, for founding Avaaz.org and for sticking with it despite many obstacles to justice in the world!
Doc Meek, Thurs, Apr 28, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Plastic good for the brain? What?” ~ Doc Meek
Neuronal image from: http://www.scenicreflections.com/media/249480/Neuron_in_Dual_Screen_Wallpaper/
Other images/text: http://mindsparke.com/brain-fitness-training/tag/neurogenesis/
Friday, April 15, 2011. Today I am grateful to know that we humans can grow new neurons throughout life, contrary to all previous teachings. ~ Doc Meek
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“Small is big . . . in more ways than one.” ~ Doc Meek
Thursday, April 7, 2011. Today I am so grateful for parents who teach in small ways and children who learn in small ways. Both end up big in my eyes, and the result is big in lifelong benefits!
Re-shingling image from: http://www.hammerzone.com/archives/roof/maintenance/reshingle/prep/tear_off.htm
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My Mom is having her roof re-shingled.
This reminds my older sister Anita of the couple who had their own small business re-shingling roofs [rooves? :o].
(One of the big problems when the old shingles are being removed, is the small bits of asphalt shingle and roofing nails that fall into the gardens and lawns and flowerbeds surrounding the house.)
In the summer, when school is out, this couple bring their young child with them (8 or 9 years old).
Anita asks the child, “What are you doing?”
He says: “I am working; my job is to take this can and go all around the house all day and pick up any bits of old shingle or nails that fall from the roof.”
Anita: “That’s good. I can see that is an important job! I am glad you are able to help your Mom and Dad!”
Child: “I have to make sure that I get everything. See? [Shows Anita a bit of tar paper and an “invisible” nail in the lawn.]
Anita: “Wow, you must have really good eyes, eh?”
Child: “Yah . . . and I have to remember to work below the side of the roof where my Dad and Mom are not working.”
Anita: “Why?”
Child: “So nothing falls on my head and hurts me.”
[CAUTION NOTE: THE DAD WOULD CALL DOWN FROM THE ROOF TO HIS CHILD FREQUENTLY TO MAKE SURE THAT THE CHILD WAS PICKING UP ON THE SIDE OF THE ROOF OPPOSITE TO WHERE THE COUPLE WAS WORKING, SO THAT THE CHILD WOULD BE SAFE FROM FALLING OBJECTS!]
Child: “When I am all caught up picking up stuff off the ground, I go skateboarding on the front driveway.” [Kids know how to combine work and play in a way many adults have forgotten.]
Thank you, Anita, for sharing this story of the young worker with us! And thanks to the parents on the roof who know how to help their children learn the value of work in small ways at a young age!
Doc Meek, Thurs, Apr 7, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Women make the world work better.” ~ Doc Meek
Video (“Spread Your Wings”) of above image at: http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/108-Breakaway
Monday, April 4, 2011. Today I am grateful for Moms and all courageous women who help make our world a much much better place for all of us. – Doc Meek
Video Transcript below of above video at: http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/108-Breakaway
“Spread your wings” (Music in video and lyrics below):
Grew up in a small town
And when the rain would fall down
I’d just stare out my window
Dreaming of what could be
And if I’d end up happy
I would pray
I could break away
I’ll spread my wings and I’ll learn how to fly
I’ll do what it takes, till I touch the sky
I gotta
Take a risk
Take a chance
Make a change
And break away
Wanna feel the warm breeze
Sleep under a palm tree
Feel the rush of the ocean
Get on board a fast train
Travel on a jet plane far away
And break away
Out of the darkness and into the sun
But I won’t forget the place I come from
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Super: “Spread your wings. Pass it on. A message from The Foundation for a Better Life.”
Images above from: http://www.values.com/inspirational-stories-tv-spots/108-Breakaway
Thank you, Values.com, for inspiring all of us to live a better life!
Doc Meek, Mon, Apr 4, 2011, Sherwood Park, AB, CANADA
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“The Age of Autism.” ~ Olmsted & Blaxill
THE AGE OF AUTISM: MERCURY, MEDICINE AND A MAN-MADE EPIDEMIC
Dan Olmsted (Author), Mark Blaxill (Author)
Image and text above from: http://www.amazon.com/Age-Autism-Medicine-Man-made-Epidemic/dp/0312545622/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301461231&sr=1-1
Wednesday, March 30, 2011. Today I am grateful for those who have the courage to warn us we are “fouling our own nest,” as they say of careless birds, eh? Dan Olmsted and Mark Blaxill are among the number warning us. ~ Doc Meek
Here is what one reader has to say about Olmsted’s and Blaxill’s book (review from amazon.com):
The content of this book is a bit different than what this reviewer had expected. Much of the material presented here can actually be read apart from what the authors discuss about autism, even though autism is one of the core elements in some areas of the text, comprising perhaps about one-third of the book. In reading some of the reviews here, as well as the great…
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“Field trips can enhance learning.” ~ Doc Meek
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Image from: http://langwitches.org/blog/2009/04/14/what-is-in-a-fieldtrip/
Tuesday, March 29, 2011. Today I am grateful for those who labor to bring teachers ideas they can use to increase their effectiveness. ~ Doc Meek
Melissa Kelly
Image above and text below from: http://712educators.about.com/b/?nl=1
Here is the email message I received from Melissa Kelly recently:
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Thank you, Melissa Kelly, for helping teachers to help their students! Doc Meek, Tuesday, March 29, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA |
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“Learn about GIRL UP from Gina.” ~ Doc Meek
MASSA
I’m 16 years old. She’s 14. My name is Karina. Her name is Massa. I live in Carpinteria, California. She lives in Todee, Liberia. We’re half a world away and our lives are dramatically different, but we’re both girls who have our entire futures before us. READ MORE
Image and text from: http://www. GirlUp.org
Monday, March 28, 2011. Today I am grateful for the Girl Up campaign by the United Nations Foundation. – Doc Meek
“UNITING GIRLS TO CHANGE THE WORLD”
See “Girl Up” video by Gina Reiss-Wilchins, Director of “Girl Up,” on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcp_FbVF1JU
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Hi Doc Meek, It’s taken me a few weeks to settle in at the UN Foundation, and now it’s finally time to introduce myself to you — I’m Gina, the new Girl Up Campaign Director! From the moment I heard about Girl Up and the amazing things you all are doing to unite for girls around the world, I was hooked and knew this was the job for me. Of course my 4-year-old daughter Dylan had to approve of the choice too, as you’ll see in the video below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fcp_FbVF1JU
You’ve all done such inspiring work already, and I’m looking forward to the rest of 2011 and beyond with the Girl Up and UN Foundation teams, our Teen Advisors, Champions, partners, and YOU! Thank you, Gina Reiss-Wilchins, Director of Girl Up P.S. I’d love to hear from you about how you’re supporting Girl Up and your ideas to make the campaign even better for you – send me an email or write me a note on the Girl Up Facebook page! |
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I did send Gina Reiss-Wilchins an email:
“Gina Reiss-Wilchins, Director of Girl Up” <greiss-wilchins@unfoundation.org>
Dear Gina,
I am delighted that you are promoting the “Girl Up”program.
I am delighted to be putting up “Girl Up” information on my blog website: https://docmeek.com
You can click on the specific post by title hereunder:
“Learn about GIRL UP from Gina.” ~ Doc Meek
This is the second posting of Girl Up on THE LEARNING CLINIC WORLDWIDE blog. Here is the first posting by title:
“Learn ‘Girl Up’ by the UN Foundation.” ~ Doc Meek
Blessings and Gratitudes,
Doc Meek
P.S. We all love seeing your 4-year old daughter Dylan on YouTube with you!
Doc Meek, Mon, Mar 28, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“The naked brain.” ~ Richard Restak, M.D.
The Naked Brain: How the Emerging Neurosociety is Changing How We Live, Work, and Love [Paperback]
Richard Restak M.D. (Author)
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Today I am grateful that some people take large chunks of time and energy out of their lives in order to organize large amounts of knowledge into a relatively small space for me to read in a book.
Here is what one reader had to say about THE NAKED BRAIN by Dr Restak:
5 out of 5 stars We think less than we think
Did you know that scientist estimate that only 5% of a normal person’s actions are decided consciously? The rest are results of automated processes that make up the so called cognitive unconscious. Civilisation advances create an ever increasing repertoire of human actions that are executed automatically as humans move their conscious mind to be preoccupied with more…
Above review text from: http://www.amazon.com/Naked-Brain-Emerging-Neurosociety-Changing/product-reviews/1400098092/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1
Thank you, Dr Richard Restak, for helping us know ourselves better and manage our brains better!
Doc Meek, Wed, Mar 23, 2011, Sherwood Park, Alberta, CANADA
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“Think Smart.” ~ Richard Restak, M.D.
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I had a boss who used to yell at us “If you don’t think too good don’t think too much”. Just like a Wall Street hero, no? Anyway, he couldn’t be more wrong. This fine book issues from many years of research to proclaim that we truly can become smarter at a profound yet practical level. We can dwarf the IQs so many of us were saddled with as children. There is nothing…
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