thinking thursday

May 8, 2014 in Uncategorized

MIND

Why has the U.S. media ignored the abduction of 200+ girls? And why are they now paying attention? More reading of importance on this topic: #BringBackOurGirls and Nigeria’s Stolen Girls. Please pick one–let us humanize this tragedy.

Here’s a list of books that author Junot Diaz wants you to read. Is it wrong that I was thrilled to hear him mention William Gaddis, even in the context of disparaging MFA programs that focus too heavily on white writers?

BODY

I think this must appear on my table soon. Very soon.

Suddenly, I feel I’ve let myself down on the popcorn front.

You had me at roasted.

8 fitness apps to try. I’m going to give FitRadio and the heart rate one a try!

Some great ideas for frugal living. It’s the new black.

SOUL

Memorializing the dead takes on so many different beautiful forms around the world.

Gardening is good for the soul.

WORD

“If we are without peace in the world, it is because we have forgotten we belong to each other.” -Mother Teresa

About Patti Digh

Patti Digh is an author, speaker, and educator who builds learning communities and gets to the heart of difficult topics. Her work over the last three decades has focused on diversity, inclusion, social justice, and living and working mindfully. She has developed diversity strategies and educational programming for major nonprofit and corporate organizations and has been a featured speaker at many national and international conferences.