Earth Day 2010: Message in a Bottle

Yesterday was the 40th anniversary of Earth Day, and my friends and I enjoyed celebrating the Day and understanding the important message at the National Mall. The highlight of the day was when Sting performed his classic "Message in a Bottle" with Roots.

Earth Day is more than just Sting and Rock music.  Earth Day reminds us of our urgent and most significant responsibility towards our environment and the legacy we leave our children.


The key issue is no longer whether it's convenient, comfortable or whether we can afford it.  We now need to incorporate factors such as whether or not it makes environmental sense to make that drive to New York City or to Virginia Beach and if so, should I take public transportation.

Cherry Blossom Festival

 


I came because the wood thrush called me: They were out in mass and perhaps for another day or two.  The bloom that blushes every spring and rings the Tidal Basin pink. Blindingly beautiful and then before you know, are blown away, like everything we own, not meant to last forever, not even for a lifetime or a season of change. Like the most pure virgin smile will certainly wrinkle or the undying lovethat may one day fade away, the majestic sakura as the baby blossoms fall.

Haiti: The Crisis Response Triad

This video depicts the compassionate, collaborative work that was the hallmark of the Haiti Response.

Unlike the government's response to Katrina, the Haiti response 
launched the three faces that are collectively known as the

"Crisis Response Triad".

1) WiFi Network (to relief workers)

2) Social Media (Facebook was the primary and most reliable means for Haitians to communicate with their loved ones overseas)