It's that time again, another Formica Friday---though today, on a Saturday and late!---a treasure trove of hodgepodge, random tidbits, and a bit of this and that. In particular, it is the place where I can celebrate the best posts I read this past week and want to share with you, truncated a bit this week, as I have a full heart celebrating the birthday of one of my best friends, Jerry Hodge, which is a celebration lasting all weekend. Watch this, then click-through and vote for Hannah at TED:
Posts, websites, trinkets, and the Internet week in review revue. A quote, a link. Perhaps you'll click through:
- "For the past four years, Juan Roberto has been chained to a tree." A Boy In Chains by Curt Devine
- "First, quit romanticizing poverty. I see this a lot in white-bred suburban hipsters who long for a city life where they don’t have a steady job and are working paycheck to paycheck." Why My Generation is Awful (Sometimes) by Dianna
- "Perhaps trust needs no measuring at all." in a moment much too big. by Guy Martin
- “There are so many children in my village who have never even seen the inside of a classroom. I want them to have the same help and support I’ve received, the same opportunity to get an education.” hope. strength. resolve. by Alece
- "But I’ll tell you now because I have no story without this truth: Sometimes I hear the voice of God." Knowing God by Name by Tamàra
- "In fact, I’d stand in the field, in the streets, banging on pots and pans, maybe singing off-key, calling every one out." In which I set up a feast by Sarah Bessey
- "So this here, this is my relationship with God. All I can ever do is tell you about it and show it to you, and hope that it inspires you to one day have your own personal relationship with Him too." by Max What I Learned About the Church While Seeking God Outside Of It (Part I)
- "I first discovered the TED2013 Global Talent Search back in March." My TED Story by Hannah Brencher, from above
- "I have a book deal. Scratch that. I have a two book deal." Yes, it’s really happening. (My big/scary (?) announcement) (Flipping out, overjoyed for wonderful Elizabeth!)