Cecelia F.'s Comments

A Photo by Jon O.

Mar 20, 2009 | rating: 10 | comments: 5

Cecelia F. Mar 21, 2009, 5:06pm EDT

Those things are *hideous*...hoping they are at least *functional* :)

A Photo by Cecelia F.

Mar 31, 2008 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

Cecelia F. Apr 1, 2008, 10:47am EDT

Thanks Nancy! I love your profile pic! Too great. =)

An update for Cultural Creatives! by Cecelia F.

Aug 8, 2007 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

Cecelia F. Aug 8, 2007, 12:36pm EDT

sure thing Angela! I hope it's useful for you. :)

A Photo by Cecelia F.

Sep 9, 2006 | rating: 10 | comments: 5

Cecelia F. May 1, 2007, 12:14pm EDT

Thanks Nanina! :)

Going Green in Hannibal by Dave Klassen

Apr 19, 2007 | rating: 8.7 | comments: 11

Cecelia F. May 1, 2007, 12:11pm EDT

Congratulations Dave!
Great action plan. Be sure to keep us posted here at Gather, I'd love to see this all come together. It'd be a great study for someone doing graduate or doctorate work.

A Photo by Nanina Hawk

Mar 8, 2007 | rating: 10 | comments: 29

Cecelia F. May 1, 2007, 12:07pm EDT

Incredible photo! Your hair is just gorgeous as are you. :)
I remember when I was a little girl, I used to put a towel on my head
and drape it behind my back, stand in front of our console tv, and sing
with Crystal Gayle during her tv show!
Your hair reminds me of this fun and simple time in life, when as a girl
our biggest decision is "what to do for fun today?" ;)
I also love all of your pictures. You really have an eye for beauty.
And congrats on your first grandchild!

A Photo by Cecelia F.

Sep 9, 2006 | rating: 10 | comments: 5

Cecelia F. Apr 30, 2007, 12:08pm EDT

Thanks Geeta! :)

A Photo by Jennifer F.

Sep 8, 2006 | rating: 9.5 | comments: 11

Cecelia F. Apr 21, 2007, 12:14am EDT

Love it!!! And her!!! Nothing is an accident or coincidence. Must be some sort of energy you are exuding! It's ahhh...very nice. (to be said with a Borat accent!...If you haven't seen the movie, promise that you'll watch it this weekend...you'll be in tears)

A Photo by Jennifer F.

Sep 20, 2006 | rating: 10 | comments: 8

Cecelia F. Apr 21, 2007, 12:07am EDT

Too great! I actually have a tortoise shell cat too..."Cali" and she does the same with my landlords chickens. But...she actually did get to have a run at one of them. I had walked to my mailbox and let Cali go out while I did one day. On the way back up the driveway, I noticed Cali crouched and in "stalking" position. Before I could tell what was going on she was already across the yard and mid-air with all 4 paw's spread out to pounce. Funniest thing I have ever seen. She connected with the chicken and "ruffled a few feathers". Of course, the chicken sprinted away and had MUCH to "balk" about. Thank God the landlord wasn't here!! Phew...

Standing In Line by Spiritguided Woman

Mar 5, 2007 | rating: 10 | comments: 64

Cecelia F. Apr 15, 2007, 1:57pm EDT

Lisa,

This was very poignant and eerily close to how many of us are only a paycheck away from such an experience! Glad to know you are continuing your writing, even amidst your health challenges. I wish you the best...and will await the "next" chapter of this story. Thanks for sharing it with us. :)

Welcome to the Go Green on Gather Contest, at Living a Sustainable Life by APM Moderator

Apr 9, 2007 | rating: 9.5 | comments: 47

Cecelia F. Apr 15, 2007, 1:28pm EDT

Title:
Transportation Web site (e.g.; maybe a possible name for it can be www.bidaride.com)

Idea:
An alternative method of transportation for America/Think Ebay meets Craigslist where people can pay for/schedule rides in advance with APPROVED transportation companies that are selected as the sole contractors for this.

Origination:
On Christmas day of 2006, I had an unexpected gran mal seizure. I was told to see a neurologist for testing. When I went to my neurologist, he told me NO driving for 6 months. (It's an automatic protocol the doctors follow here in Colorado, to lessen possibility of a second occurrence of having a seizure while driving) Well...needless to say this was hard to hear, especially at 35-years-old being of what formerly was known to me as having a sound mind and body!!

Here's where the "go green" proposal came to thought. Because I was told I couldn't drive, I immediately sold my car, so I wouldn't have the "temptation". And I also, gave myself a pat on the back, because I was giving up the one thing that makes most Americans independently mobile. (at least according to current social standards) I realized my way of thinking had to change immediately, and I began with listing my benefits of this situation: save gas, save time, save money, no more insurance payments, and a few extra bucks of income from the sale of my car...so I was off to a good start.

To my great fortune, I made my living from home working as a contracted PR person for a Web site, so I didn't have to worry about getting to work daily. BUT...I still had to get to places like the bank, the grocery store, Dr. appt's etc.

The area I live in is very rural and we have limited public transportation, so it makes getting from point-to-point a little more challenging. So I resorted to calling an occasional taxi, walking over 2 miles to the nearest bus stop and using SpecialTransit when they have openings available in their schedule. Still, I needed more options that were: cheaper, more available when needed, and reliable.

My thoughts on this were; Why can't we create a Web site similar to Priceline.com, where people can log-on and bid? If we can do it for air transportation, hotels, etc…We should be able to do it for local ground transportation also. Of course the details would need to be thought out on things such as: locations, bonded/insured drivers and transportation companies that were contracted, carpools, limos, taxis, shuttles, etc.

That is the first aspect of the idea. BUT, additional services such as corporate companies, who are forward-thinking, can offer a paid ride through this Web site for their employees to get to/from work. (as part of the benefits package) So not only do individuals have access to this site when they want to: go to a bar (think small college towns here), go to the bank, go shopping, etc. But large corporations have access to this as well. This way, the "go green" initiative can be developed on two levels: small and big.

In reading some of the posts, it seems that the #1 consensus is a need for transportation in America...Trains are a great idea, but I'd like to see something that is Web accessible as well, so anyone can get a ride...anytime/anywhere.

Too idealistic? Perhaps. Many "crinks" to be thought out as this is a very "rough draft" proposal. I have additional developments as far as execution goes, but I wanted to list the general idea for this contest.

Thanks for creating this contest for us to submit proposals Gather!!! :)

Get-out-the-vote efforts may decide 2006 midterm elections by Jay Stevens

Oct 31, 2006 | rating: 8.4 | comments: 11

Cecelia F. Oct 31, 2006, 4:52pm EST

I am purposely looking "beyond the box" of the traditional ad campaigns. If you ask me I think campaign reform should be the number one issue to address...
I can't believe those ads work for getting votes anyway?!
That doesn't say much for the intellect of American voters. I am definitely not going to rely on those ridiculous ads as my main means of why I vote or don't vote for a candidate.

The Power Of Nice by ilene b.

Sep 27, 2006 | comments: 1

Cecelia F. Sep 27, 2006, 10:02am EDT

Ilene,

Hmmm...I smell a BzzAgent?! ;-) I too am one, and signed up for this campaign.
I think it's a great concept. Nice work on the bzz blog. 'The Power of Nice' is a great mantra.

Cecelia

Great Cultural Creative links by Cecelia F.

Sep 9, 2006 | rating: 10 | comments: 2

Cecelia F. Sep 10, 2006, 7:00pm EDT

Sure Dolphi! Glad you like them. :)

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Cecelia F.
Portland, OR

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