Quote of the day:
The great aim of education is not knowledge but action. -Herbert Spencer
image: AZFamily
A 12-year-old volunteer, Makenna Breading-Goodrich, started a movement to collect coats for the homeless 3 years ago. Going door to door in her hometwon, she collected over 500 coats in the past year.
As seen on HuffingtonPost, a Doodle by illustrator, Molly Hahn who has created a compact illustrated guide to finding your happy place no matter the circumstances. Its titled 'Buddha Doodles', and features watercolored sketches of little Buddhas going about their days with enlightening captions.
Floating House as seen on Arch Daily
Architects: Shuhei Goto Architects
Location: Kikugawa, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan
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28 Comments
Hi Blogoratti - inspiring 12 year old ... and then changing our perspective - an essential ... floating houses we'll be having those soon .. cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThe 12 year old is great. We need more kids (and adults) like her in this world.
ReplyDeleteYou did it. I am inspired! Thank you, Blogoratti!
ReplyDeletethis girl is amazing :-) Have a nice weekend !
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by... wonderful post.. wish u happy new year 2016 n a great weekend xo
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful quote.
ReplyDeleteGreat ... young volunteer ... great!
Beautiful weekend.
Lovely post dear! Have a great weekend! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat an inspiring young lady and an uplifting post.
ReplyDeleteThanks for this uplifting post!! Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteHooray for a young person who has taken over the fate of homeless gathered as many coats and jackets. Regards.
ReplyDeleteThe first one is truly inspiring. I have been on intermittent journeys since last few months (still posting on my site though), but good to be back here!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiring news today!
ReplyDeleteThat's a lot of coats. Good to find one's happy place too.
ReplyDeleteYou have obviously chosen a wise view of life, Friend
ReplyDeleteWarm ALOHA to You,
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Great stories. And I love the one about the 12-year-old volunteer. So young and already making the world a better place.
ReplyDeleteLove the Buddha Doodles. I am drawn to their peaceful images.
ReplyDeleteGood for that young lady! What a great idea.
It's admirable when young people step up to the plate.
ReplyDeleteI would like that book! Some days I need help...
The 12 year old's deed is very inspiring indeed! I am very encouraged!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful girl with a beautiful heart. Great stories.
ReplyDeleteHats off to Makenna!
ReplyDeleteThe floating house looks great; I do have a thing for symmetry.
Hello, the 12yr old has a big heart. Great stores. I love the doodle and the pretty house. Enjoy your weekend!
ReplyDeleteThat is so inspiring thanks blogratti for sharing..
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful post. I am all smiles.
ReplyDeleteWish you a great 2016 :)
LOVE the coats for the homeless initiative.
ReplyDeleteHi Blogoratti, I need that inspirational girl to drop by my home... I have a few coats I could give her... I'm going to donate them for others to wear xox
ReplyDeleteThat girl is awesome!
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An awesome post
ReplyDeleteFeeling happy
Nice to see young people doing things for others.
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