So, I don’t know if any of you got on the Activist conference call yesterday that I posted in regards to the Congo Gold and the Enough Project. Doug tried (thank you), and I tried but evidently the number was incorrect. In case you figured it out, ( I didn’t) although now that I think about it, duh – it was pretty obvious. The 887 number should have been listed as 877 – not my typo – theirs. I was informed by an e-mail that I discovered way after the event:
December 1, 2009
ACTIVIST CALL ON NOW – NEW ACCESS DETAILS
Our apologies to all activists hoping to join our activist call. The correct dial-in information for the “Congo’s Conflict Minerals” call is below:
Toll-Free Dial-in #: ( 877 ) 254 – 9825
Conference ID #: 44050208
I have to say that when one is preparing to do something, and one is reaching out to the general public for help, it would behoove the organization to make sure that their information is noted correctly. Bummer. I just wonder how many people called and gave up, missing on the opportunity to learn and help. I know I did.
I was in the middle of working on some financial matters, so of course after a few tries, I threw in the towel and proceeded to focus on my own work. As perhaps many others did. In these times where people have many other things to do….many other priorities, if what we need isn’t available, we move on to what is available, where we can make a difference. Do you know what I mean? I hope that for their sake and the sake of the people in Congo, the conference call was successful despite the phone typo. I’ll check out their website later and see if they posted a podcast of the conference, as I am still interested in how to help further; just frustrated that I could not be a part of it at the time. Readers: Were you able to you tune in?
Hallunta, Marinda, and Cherika: It is always so difficult to read comments from women such as yourselves. Whenever I am in the midst of my own struggles, I am always reminded that women around the world suffer in ways that I will never experience. It allows me to step back and take the attention off of myself, and take more steps forward help those that need it. My biggest struggle and frustration is feeling that where I am right now doesn’t allow me to do enough.
Evelyn: I cry too at night. The plight of women disturbs me so much that there are days where I just want to gather all of the women from here that want to leave, transport them to my ship, and leave myself, and let the men deal with what they have created. But then, I am reminded of myself and my purpose, of why I am here and what impact and influence I have here.
I have to look past my own needs and have hope that things are moving in the right direction for ALL. Which brings me to Obama’s Speech Last night at West Point announcing that he is sending 30,000 more troops into Afghanistan. Am I happy about this? No. Do I wish the war and violence would end? Yes, who wouldn’t? Do I think he is doing what he thinks is best? I believe he knows much more than we’ll ever know, and he’s making his decision based on so much more than we’ll ever be privy too. And knowing Obama, his character, his integrity, his fairness and desire for the world to be good for ALL, I trust his decision. I have to remain hopeful, for hope is sometimes all that I have.
Readers: I am sure that many of you have so much to say about this matter. Do what you do. Blog me.
Floyd: Loved the joke. Thank you for speaking up for women and continuing to write your representatives. I am grateful.
Linda: I have run out of time this morning – I am aware of Tiger’s infidelities but have had not much time to read up on the subject. If and when I do, I’ll give you my two.
Peace out.
Gratefully your blog host,
michelle
Aka BABE: Your Bad Ass Bitch Editor
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