Comments for We've Got Time to Help

Comment on Social Networking for the Rest of Us by Miriam Lange

Miriam Lange — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:04:18 +0000

I was watching the PBS Newshour last night and there was a report on technologies’ impact on teens. Two different “experts”commented on the addictive nature of technology and how we as humans aren’t really able to multi-task flawlessly – due to our limited brain capabilities. In fact one expert said that essentially we can only do one thing at a time really well. He stated that when we multi-task we are essentially dividing up our limited brain power and it less effective than focusing and following through with one or a few limited tasks. for more info see the report at: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/science/jan-june11/digitalbrain_01-05.html

Comment on No More Hope by Tina

Tina — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:12:07 +0000

This echoes a Derrick Jensen essay: http://www.orionmagazine.org/index.php/articles/article/170/

Very true.

Comment on Season of giving? by The Time is Now « We've Got Time to Help

The Time is Now « We've Got Time to Help — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 05:40:42 +0000

[...] We are putting the word out in Portland Oregon about the warming shelters and JOIN, the organization that wants your old tarps, blankets, and sleeping bags. What about your city or neighborhood? The .35 in your pocket can purchase at least one hot meal. [...]

Comment on Goodwill Hunting by vegetablej

vegetablej — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:04:39 +0000

It doesn’t take a perfect person, whatever that is, to make a great one. You have a wonderful idea here and your honesty and good will are incredibly inspirational. I’m a teacher in Canada, one of the underemployed who works for a low wage for a non-profit. I struggle with money, but also hope, as I see people falling down the rabbit hole of capitalism, and not helping each other enough.

I want to offer you my warmest congratulations on We Have Time to Help and tell you that I’m inspired by you and it.

Thank you for being a great, not a perfect, person!

Comment on Goodwill Hunting by Katie

Katie — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 18:23:26 +0000

Hi Seth,
I am an intern for C-Span’s Book TV department, and we met at the Arianna Huffington book party. I am very touched by this post and find you to be an inspirational person. I think writing honestly helps us to develop as people because the better we know ourselves, the easier it is to improve. I would love to hear from you and wish you all the best.
Katie

Comment on Goodwill Hunting by Oliver

Oliver — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 18:11:26 +0000

“We must be the change we wish to see in the world.”
-Mahatma Gandhi

Comment on A Lesson in Courage by Shelley

Shelley — Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:47:03 +0000

I love what you are doing. And I can identify with both sides of the coin. I need help. And I want to help. 2 years ago my 32 year old son and only child died. I loved him to death, but somehow cannnot follow him to where he has gone. 6 months before that my dad died, so that was really the only person who might have been able to comfort me. I don’t have any other close family. A year after my son died I had to close down my internet startup that I’d put all of my passion and money into, and where my son had worked with me for the last 2 years of his life. Then the income protection insurance policy I’d paid so much for didn’t cover me so have no income and no savings. It has been such an insanely sad and lonely couple of years. Each month I do not know how I will pay my rent. I started a secret restaurant in my house so I can do what I love, cook and hostess dinner parties. This way other people pay for what I would be doing anyway. I am now coaching people on their businesses, and if they don’t have money I still coach them because I love to help and it makes me feel good. I also started this website: http://www.bruisedandbattered.com to give some inspiration to people who are trying to bounce back from life’s temporary defeats.

I’ve said all of that because I know you are right to be doing what you are doing. I want to help. I live in London (UK) and have decided to help people with cancer find their way, a kind of advocacy. I babysit. Anyway, I have a ton of time and energy to help, and tons of skills… Please let me know if there is any way I can help you.

Comment on Recent Media attention by Heather

Heather — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 14:32:17 +0000

Seth and Michelle, I am so proud of you guys. What a wonderful thing you have started! I’m just getting caught up on my blog reading, and saw your mention about Arianna Huffington including your group in her book over on your birding blog. Congratulations! Arianna was on the Daily Show very recently, and during her interview with Jon Stewart, she mentioned your organization specifically by name. Way to go! May your quest to spread hope go forward and touch many lives. Hugs to you both! -Heather (of the Hills)

Comment on WGTTH goes national (sort of) by Lydia Brown

Lydia Brown — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 09:00:18 +0000

Dear Larry,
I am right here in Tempe. I hope WGTTH is in the Phoenix area soon. Best wishes.

Comment on WGTTH goes national (sort of) by GregR

GregR — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 06:37:53 +0000

What a great story. I live in the phoenix area and I have been jobless for over a year and if you would like to some assistance getting something running in the area please give email me.