Haiti

I posted this on my facebook page earlier today-

This is what bothers me most about what happened in Haiti.

No one gave a shit about them before.

No one gave a shit about them when President Aristide was ousted in a U.S. backed Coup.

Now millions of dollars will flood into that country and it will go right into the pockets of the multi national corporations that are already drooling at the mouth over their new opportunities to "fix" Haiti none of which will likely benefit the people who live there that so desperately need the help right now.

Make damn well sure you take a good look at the financial records and history of ANY organization that you donate money to and you know how that money is spent (how much of it goes directly to help victims vs. how much of it goes to line the pockets of certain individuals).

Some things from friends-

Karen Michel and her husband, Carlo Thertus have formed the Haiti Relief Organization. Carlo is from Haiti.

Peace journal page

New yummy masking tape over at-

Washimatta

and

Ginko Papers-new Airmail tape and Eiffel Tower tape

I have ordered, uh, a few times from both vendors. I just ordered a ton for my upcoming tape classes in AZ and CA! Both vendors ship fast and are excellent to work with!

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Still reading-
Upside Down by Eduarado Galeano

Films watched this week-
Claire's Knee (from the Six Moral Tales Box Set) -Can I get on a plane now and fly to Annecy? Please?
Check out the shots from the film here.