Did you know that in some parts of the world, Epiphany (January 6, which brings the Christmas season to a close) is celebrated as Women’s Christmas? Originating in Ireland, where it is known as Nollaig na mBan, Women’s Christmas began as a day when the women, who often carried the domestic responsibilities all year, took…
…Full of things that have never been. Rainier Maria Rilke Enjoy the opportunities for new beginnings and a chance to evaluate. Since we launched IndexCardCure™ in March 2014. It has been a time of learning and figuring things out. Here is our blog’s annual report. While IndexCardCure™ continues to be a work in progress, the collaboration has inspired…
In the time before personal computers and before the internet, we turned to books for answers. Some questions were not readily available in books, so we turned to librarians, some of whom recorded the questions and answers on cards. So, index cards immortalized curious and thought-provoking questions, especially those not readily searchable in encyclopedias or books. Remember when…
The Nine Ways To Destroy Your Life and Everyone Around You by James Altucher. Here’s a synopsis of his post on LinkedIn. (1) SICKNESS Sometimes it’s not your fault if your sick. But, don’t fool yourself – most of the time it’s 100% your fault. (2) INERTIA When I go to a networking dinner, many of the…
NY high school students assembled a mosaic of 500 heart index cards into the shape of a Christmas tree. They are selling the design as Christmas cards to raise money to support clean water in Cambodia. The charity, “Four Girls For Families,” sponsors the cards, which are available for purchase at fourgirlsforfamilies.org Read more at http://suffolktimes.timesreview.com/2014/12/54784/mercys-christmas-cards-raises-money-for-clean-water-abroad
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