By David Haskell, Dreams Indeed International
Our weakness proved to be our greatest asset.In an Egyptian village roasted by the merciless sun, civil engineer Yousry and I sat
down on shaded bamboo chairs in April 1999. A sniffing and wagging session ensued
to find out if we could work together.
Written by Jim Horan [more]
Authors Note: This is the third in a series of 12 articles I’m writing to share my experience, often “what not to do”, from building our foundation over the last 14 years.
Song of the month for August:
"Somewhere over the Rainbow"
by Israel Kamakawiwo'ole [more]
Editor's note: Since this was difficult for me to read and understand, I'll guess it may be the same for you. I've been directly involved with Head Start through the work of our partners and it's a hard program not to love. But there lies the rub which is worth our minds wrangling with. I also love Klein's equal disdain for rich and for poor government programs when it is becomes obvious they have outlived their usefulness. I wish we had statesmen, instead of politicians, who were will to take similarly fearless looks at our government investments. [more]
"To laugh often and love much; to win the respect of intelligent persons and the affection of children; [more] to earn the approbation of honest citizens and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate beauty; to find the best in others; to give of one's self; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition; to have played and laughed with enthusiasm and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived - this is to have succeeded."
Author’s note: This is the second in a series of articles regarding the mistakes I’ve made in developing our foundation over these first 14 years. A friend recently sent me a book titled, “Success Always Begins With Failure”. I love that title and hope that my failures shared will give you some tips for your own giving journey. [more]
