Chris, you are the most generous person I know. I have enjoyed learning from you this past year. Thank you for being who you truly are.
Jill
· 1 year ago
What great ideas Chris. Christmas is all about giving - and this post is a great example of that.
You have suggested how we can give where our gift will make a difference, and has also revealed that if we do take you up on some of your ideas, it will make a difference to you too. That speaks loudly of the great guy you are.
I will certainly put one of your suggestions into action!
Beth Kanter
· 1 year ago
Chris,
Thanks so much! Mark Hayward from Trains for Humanity has kicked his two copies of Triibes for the book give away for charities --
In addition, next week's social media breakfast in Cambridge will do a food drive for the Boston Food Bank - and there's going to be a social media component to that too - wanted not to just talk about it but also do something
This was put together by colleagues Allison Fine and Marnie Webb
Meredith Gould
· 1 year ago
Thanks so much for reminding readers what Christmas is all about regardless of one's religious affiliation. Must say that I'm blessed to have a client who just had me ghost his holiday letter informing his clients that the monies for the annual gift baskets (bribes) will be going to charities. Of course I didn't bill for that time!
Danny Brown
· 1 year ago
I was in the process of buying Glenda's book today (read her blog regularly) and will definitely look at Beth's idea.
Thanks again for sharing these words - people tend to forget it is the season of giving at times (through no fault of their own). This is a great reminder.
Shirley Smith
· 1 year ago
Irony of the day-- the Google ad in my reader for this post was for....you guessed it!... "large selection of modern and classic cards." Hmmm..
Tracey Brogan
· 1 year ago
Love tha batman coming down into gingerbreadville
Danny Brown
· 1 year ago
By the way, here's my Christmas card to your good self and and friends :)
Sometimes the "traditions" of the holiday season are more important than the meaning of these traditions. I love that you post these alternate ideas. I just discovered your blog and have really enjoyed reading it.
eclombardo
· 1 year ago
Well, first of all let me say I love your suggestions. I think your ideas are great (as always).
I have two separate "lists". No, not a Naughty and Nice list, although sometimes I feel I should get one, lol. I have my list of friends who I keep in touch "virtually" - I don't think I have to list all the different digital avenues we travel, do I? To these people, I send a digital holiday card I create, with either a poem I write or a famous quote, and I add my own sentiment, which gets mushy, I have to admit.
My other list contains all my friends and family that I keep in touch with more personally. To them, I hand make cards for them. This year my theme is ice and trees. I start making them this weekend.
What can I say? Can't expect an Art Director not to actually make stuff, lol.
;)
marnie webb
· 1 year ago
Just a quick thanks for sharing the givelist word.
Seth Simonds
· 1 year ago
What a great idea! Thanks, Chris. Will do my part to spread the word.
Marla Trevino
· 1 year ago
I love this! Now this is something I can do. Never did get around to doing the holiday card mailing thing. Be on the look out for picture hellos, and Christmas greetings.
I usually do virtual cards for people far away. This time will do something to help the greater good. Thanks Chris. When are you coming to Houston again?
Andrew Newman
· 1 year ago
I'll be sending most of my personal Christmas Cods via email, but I'm still selling the paper variety. But Beth's article will help me find ways to give I hadn't thought about.
Practical Mommy
· 1 year ago
Thanks for sharing Beth's Give List. It's an inspired aggregate of ideas on Giving. I'm going to have to share it with my readers too. But I can't help it, I'm a holiday card junkie! I can't afford to send one to everyone in my online community but please consider the sentiment no less sincere. So here's mine to you... Enjoy the holidays, Chris... http://mymommymanual.com/wp-content/uploads/200...
All Comments
You have suggested how we can give where our gift will make a difference, and has also revealed that if we do take you up on some of your ideas, it will make a difference to you too. That speaks loudly of the great guy you are.
I will certainly put one of your suggestions into action!
Thanks so much! Mark Hayward from Trains for Humanity has kicked his two copies of Triibes for the book give away for charities --
In addition, next week's social media breakfast in Cambridge will do a food drive for the Boston Food Bank - and there's going to be a social media component to that too - wanted not to just talk about it but also do something
http://beth.typepad.com/beths_blog/2008/12/on-m...
http://givelist.wordpress.com
This was put together by colleagues Allison Fine and Marnie Webb
Thanks again for sharing these words - people tend to forget it is the season of giving at times (through no fault of their own). This is a great reminder.
http://www.mypunchbowl.com/ecards/share/85c423e...
I have two separate "lists". No, not a Naughty and Nice list, although sometimes I feel I should get one, lol. I have my list of friends who I keep in touch "virtually" - I don't think I have to list all the different digital avenues we travel, do I? To these people, I send a digital holiday card I create, with either a poem I write or a famous quote, and I add my own sentiment, which gets mushy, I have to admit.
My other list contains all my friends and family that I keep in touch with more personally. To them, I hand make cards for them. This year my theme is ice and trees. I start making them this weekend.
What can I say? Can't expect an Art Director not to actually make stuff, lol.
;)
I usually do virtual cards for people far away. This time will do something to help the greater good. Thanks Chris. When are you coming to Houston again?
http://mymommymanual.com/wp-content/uploads/200...