Leap of Reason
Written by Mario Marino 
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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]
Editor’s Note: The following article, picked up from Divine Chocolate’s website www.divinechocolateusa.com outlines a brand I ran across a few years ago. I was trying to figure out how to bring products from our partner IPM to the USA and saw this brand had built to over $15 million of sales in England. Looking more deeply, it’s one of the earliest social enterprise stories around I’ve heard. I hope you enjoy. [more]
“Only when one is connected [more] to one’s inner core is one connected to others. And, for me, the core, the inner spring, can best be re-found through solitude.”
July Song: We Just Disagree
Artist: Dave Mason [more]
Published: economist.com | Jun 9th 2011 | NEW YORK | from the print edition
http://www.economist.com/node/18802844
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