backyard

the backyard

It’s one thing to read about pertinent social issues and be a generally aware person. It’s an entirely different thing to take that awareness to a level of personal involvement and action. Along with adjusting our mindsets to more “just-thinking," this is a space where you can be encouraged to practice “just-living.” Make this justice stuff personal in the backyard.

student to student

Julie Na is a sophomore at Bishops School in La Jolla. This past summer, her customary visit to relatives in Seoul took a radical turn toward life-changing when she decided to give two weeks of her time to an orphanage in the countryside.

family to family

Pam Shimmin has passed on to her two daughters one of the most important legacies a parent can leave - an appreciation for the blessings of growing up in a comfortable American home that goes beyond a simple prayer at the dinner table.

just enough
But let’s admit it, a healthier balance can go a long way, especially when you consider moving your business (whether you own it or not) in the green direction.

fair gift-giving for every season

This list of websites selling fairly-traded, organic, humanitarian gifts should help you rethink how to spend your gift-giving dollars. In the spirit of true generosity and peace, we have the opportunity to not only appreciate those with whom we celebrate special occasions, but also to enhance the quality of life for people around the world. Surprise someone with a hand-stitched purse from Guatemala, a calendar full of quotes from human rights defenders, or a couple of chickens sent to small farms around the globe.