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Heather Grace Stewart wrote her first poem at age five, inspired by falling down a lot while trying to figure skate. At the Arena was published in her school newsletter. From that moment on, Heather was hooked on writing. Heather’s poems have been published in Canadian literary journals, newspapers and magazines, nation-wide school textbooks, online journals, international print anthologies, and in the British small presses. She was awarded Queen’s University’s McIlquham Foundation Prize in English Poetry and the UK journal Various Artists’ Poet’s Poet Award. Her collection of poetry and photos, Leap (Graceful Publications, 2010), has been described as a “lovely lilt of language,” and, “a must for new and already hooked fans,” by reviewers; in August and September 2011, the ebook reached #3 in Poetry in the Canadian iBookstore. In addition, she has also written, Where the Butterflies Go, Carry on Dancing, Three Spaces, and more. Earlier this year, she was nominated as Author of the year by Muse in The Valley.

Chelsea is a photographer that used to be my R.A at a Florida University. She has worked really hard to get where she is today and I am constantly impressed more and more with each new photo I see. Currently, she lives in Washington D.C – so if you are in that area, be sure to check out her website.

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Bitty’s Batter is a just-beginning business in Klamath of Oregon that is currently selling cake pops, cupcakes, and cookies of many flavors and styles (if you live in the area – buy some!). The owner, Meagan, hopes to one day have her own shop in which she can expand the selection.

Read more to learn about Sarah’s interest in Country Music and Nascar. 🙂

Joe has thankfully allowed me to share his uploaded post of his experiences witnessing the the 2012 London Olympics in person.

Kristal allowed me to use her story as my second post on this blog and now she is kindly participating again – this time about her new business called Always Young Skin Care in Oregon. She makes her own organic products for clients and offers a variety of services, such as facials, waxing, and microdermabrasion.

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As Goes Janesville

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From the website: “A documentary by 371 Productions, As Goes Janesville catapults viewers to the front lines of America’s debate over the future of our middle class – a debate that has become a pitched battle over unions in the normally tranquil state of Wisconsin.”

Colin shares his experiences with us with this film and the importance of the As Goes Janesville project. As you read, you will see a list of all the recent publicity the film has received – it is even in the Milwaukee Film Festival! Congrats to Colin and all others that have put their effort into the film.

Mireya Mayor, one of my biggest inspirations, can be described in many ways: conservationist, primatologist, National Geographic Explorer, and former NFL Cheerleader for the Miami Dolphins. In her book, Pink Boots and a Machete, she describes her constant love of animals as well as her transformation from being a cheerleader to earning a Ph.D in anthropology.

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Sarah was a college student in Wisconsin when she decided to study abroad in New Zealand for one semester. She quickly had to adjust to a brand new way of life and was kind enough to share some of her story for the blog. She continued familiar activites, such as rugby, but also tried many new things like zorbing (rolling down a hill in an orb); Sarah even picked up some new lingo and a slight accent. Enjoy reading!

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In Sumatra, an orphan elephant named Bona needs our help. Her condition began very poor, but is improving with the help of others donating money and sharing her story. Please take the time to read, donate, and share the story of Bona.

To donate to Bona, click on this link and proceed to make a donation to her cause: www.savebona.com
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