June 12, 2013
by Marie-Lynn Richard
I learned about #ladieslearningcode a few years ago through Systers and I finally got an opportunity to participate this weekend at the first #ladieslearningcode event in Montreal. Since re-branding WebGrrls as Digital Eve/Digitelles locally, I had been on a decade-long … Continue reading
January 17, 2012
by Marie-Lynn Richard
After 7 years of specifically living by this credo, I am still doing things with the people I have met along the way. And it’s quite easy to get started. When someone you know tells you what they want to … Continue reading
December 27, 2011
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Here is an update from Shawn of UnculturedProject. I love how Shawn documents his projects and tells the recipients of the material where the donations come from. This year the Youtube community has provided scales for weighing babies in Bangladesh. … Continue reading
August 17, 2011
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Over the years I have supported many organizations. Currently I put most of my Etsy earnings into my Kiva.org portfolio. Every few months I offer to match my friend’s first 25$ investment if they open a Kiva.org account. I do … Continue reading
February 21, 2011
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Eight (8) years ago I set a 10 year goal to spend most of my time on projects that affect the world around me (near and far) in a positive way through a return to volunteering. After many years trying … Continue reading
August 8, 2010
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Given the continued disaster in the Golf of Mexico and the urgency of finding solutions to address our cruel and unsustainable chain of consumption, I have set aside all my free time in July, August and September to work on … Continue reading
February 7, 2010
by Marie-Lynn Richard
BBC4′s newsWIPE with Charlie Booker is my new favorite show. It is a fascinating look at the week’s ‘news’ and a great source of sanity. For the record I want to cry when I watch broadcast TV because there is … Continue reading
January 10, 2010
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Depuis 2008, j’essai de mettre 25$ dans mon compte Kiva.org à tous les mois. Cela peut sembler peu mais mes revenus actuels ne suffisent pas a rencontrer mes dépenses de base donc j’y contribue une partie de mes revenus de … Continue reading
December 1, 2006
by Marie-Lynn Richard
Okay so at first glance it’s a bit dubious but the ornament is very cute! It is only one of many cute and interesting things available on the Hunger Site Store, a site that donates food for every purchase made … Continue reading