Comments for Sustainability, Transformation, Innovation, Reality http://www.stirblog.org by Connie K. Duckworth Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:11:05 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 Comment on We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. by goodwill http://www.stirblog.org/2011/01/we-cant-solve-problems-by-using-the-same-kind-of-thinking-we-used-when-we-created-them/comment-page-1/#comment-3530 goodwill Sat, 31 Dec 2011 19:11:05 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=483#comment-3530 "Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them. " - Albert Einstein. “Intellectuals solve problems, geniuses prevent them. ” – Albert Einstein.

]]> Comment on Today is International Women’s Day: Time to Take Stock Again by Joaquin A. Olitoquit http://www.stirblog.org/2011/03/today-is-international-womens-day-time-to-take-stock-again/comment-page-1/#comment-3429 Joaquin A. Olitoquit Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:18:52 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=486#comment-3429 I deeply admire Ms. Connie Duckworth's bravery, compassion for the Afghan women, and her creativity and innovations for setting up and making ARZU a viable enterprise. I watched the video of Connie Duckworth's wonderful work with the impoverished women of Afghanistan. I know that Connie came from Wall Street and from an elite household and I realized she made a lot of sacrifice in going to and helping an impoverished country and people she never knew before. She took bold risks of living and working in a war zone and in a male-dominated society and culture. Being a development worker myself for the last three and a half decades, I know the joys and fulfillment of working with poor people and by watching your video, I know that you too have found meaning and joy in your work. Please continue your bold dreams and work for the women and children of Afghanistan. God bless you so much. And Merry Christmas! Jack 19 Dec. 2011 PHILIPPINES I deeply admire Ms. Connie Duckworth’s bravery, compassion for the Afghan women, and her creativity and innovations for setting up and making ARZU a viable enterprise.

I watched the video of Connie Duckworth’s wonderful work with the impoverished women of Afghanistan. I know that Connie came from Wall Street and from an elite household and I realized she made a lot of sacrifice in going to and helping an impoverished country and people she never knew before.

She took bold risks of living and working in a war zone and in a male-dominated society and culture.

Being a development worker myself for the last three and a half decades, I know the joys and fulfillment of working with poor people and by watching your video, I know that you too have found meaning and joy in your work.

Please continue your bold dreams and work for the women and children of Afghanistan.

God bless you so much. And Merry Christmas!

Jack

19 Dec. 2011
PHILIPPINES

]]> Comment on Today is International Women’s Day: Time to Take Stock Again by admin http://www.stirblog.org/2011/03/today-is-international-womens-day-time-to-take-stock-again/comment-page-1/#comment-1742 admin Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:52:34 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=486#comment-1742 Coco - thank you for your interest! We have passed your kind words along to Connie. Though she is unreachable while traveling for the next few weeks, she is very interested in connecting. She has asked that we put you in contact with ARZU's Director of International Programs, Melissa Bertenthal. Her email is mbr@arzustudiohope.org, and her phone number is 312.730.7604. Thanks again! Coco – thank you for your interest! We have passed your kind words along to Connie. Though she is unreachable while traveling for the next few weeks, she is very interested in connecting. She has asked that we put you in contact with ARZU’s Director of International Programs, Melissa Bertenthal. Her email is mbr@arzustudiohope.org, and her phone number is 312.730.7604. Thanks again!

]]> Comment on Today is International Women’s Day: Time to Take Stock Again by Coco Loren http://www.stirblog.org/2011/03/today-is-international-womens-day-time-to-take-stock-again/comment-page-1/#comment-1726 Coco Loren Thu, 17 Mar 2011 18:03:18 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=486#comment-1726 Hello Connie! Your work in Afghanistan is wonderful and I consider you a hero! Coco Loren Hello Connie!

Your work in Afghanistan is wonderful and I consider you a hero!

Coco Loren

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]]> Comment on Wear Peace Proudly by Brenda http://www.stirblog.org/2010/12/wear-peace-proudly/comment-page-1/#comment-1723 Brenda Thu, 17 Mar 2011 13:35:10 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=467#comment-1723 I am interested in ordering some bracelets, but I don't do orders over the internet. I would like to have either an address or a phone # where I can contact you thank you for the work you're doing. We are a military family Currently our daughter is serving in San Diego and our son in law is on the Reagan I am interested in ordering some bracelets, but I don’t do orders over the internet. I would like to have either an address or a phone # where I can contact you
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]]> Comment on Wear Peace Proudly by admin http://www.stirblog.org/2010/12/wear-peace-proudly/comment-page-1/#comment-1688 admin Wed, 09 Mar 2011 15:41:57 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=467#comment-1688 Hi Marilyn! Thanks for your interest in our newest initiative! Peace Cord bracelets can be purchased directly through the website at www.peacecord.org. We now have 7 styles available. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any additional questions. Wear Peace Proudly! Hi Marilyn! Thanks for your interest in our newest initiative! Peace Cord bracelets can be purchased directly through the website at http://www.peacecord.org. We now have 7 styles available. Please feel free to contact us directly if you have any additional questions. Wear Peace Proudly!

]]> Comment on Wear Peace Proudly by marilyn cooper http://www.stirblog.org/2010/12/wear-peace-proudly/comment-page-1/#comment-1686 marilyn cooper Wed, 09 Mar 2011 11:59:56 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=467#comment-1686 HOW CAN I ORDER ONE? HOW CAN I ORDER ONE?

]]> Comment on An empty stomach is not a good political adviser. by Andrew Heller http://www.stirblog.org/2011/01/an-empty-stomach-is-not-a-good-political-adviser/comment-page-1/#comment-1332 Andrew Heller Wed, 12 Jan 2011 20:43:27 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=475#comment-1332 Connie - Excellent perspective on global conflict. Good luck on your continued success with ARZU this year! Connie – Excellent perspective on global conflict.
Good luck on your continued success with ARZU this year!

]]> Comment on Crying Fire in a Crowded Theater by Anne Libby http://www.stirblog.org/2010/09/crying-fire-in-a-crowded-theater/comment-page-1/#comment-572 Anne Libby Sat, 11 Sep 2010 13:58:28 +0000 http://www.stirblog.org/?p=373#comment-572 I would also add the question, who benefits? The answer I see is the media. (And as a longtime resident of lower Manhattan, particularly on days like today, I actually see it, with the trucks and the reporters clogging the streets.) This guy's 15 minutes of fame was fueled by advertising dollars...and the willingness of politicians who jump on these bandwagons, looking for air time at any cost. Thank you for this post. I would also add the question, who benefits? The answer I see is the media. (And as a longtime resident of lower Manhattan, particularly on days like today, I actually see it, with the trucks and the reporters clogging the streets.)

This guy’s 15 minutes of fame was fueled by advertising dollars…and the willingness of politicians who jump on these bandwagons, looking for air time at any cost.

Thank you for this post.

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