Ubiquitous
Today I am grateful for a walk in the fresh, cold morning air, and for Oliver by my side on that walk.
For the letter "u" I chose a word that I have always thought was fun to say--ubiquitous. Say it a few times, it grows on you. It means existing or being everywhere at the same time, constantly encountered, widespread.
When I hear ubiquitous, the first thing that often comes to mind is the presence of the pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness, especially during the month of October. It's everywhere from NFL players' uniforms to garbage receptacles. But I believe we need fewer pink ribbons and more action. Which leads me right into another plug for joining Dr. Susan Love's Army of Women AND signing up for the Health of Women study. They are two related but different initiatives to help pick up the pace and type of research being done to solve the mysteries of breast cancer. Let's make the pink ribbon less ubiquitous and the number of participants in research more ubiquitous.
Please take a look and join if you haven't. You need not be a cancer patient to sign up.
www.armyofwomen.org
www.healthofwomenstudy.org
In light of the time of year, and the tragedy in Newtown, CT, I would like to see peace and nonviolence become more widespread as well.
And let's do the same for the practice of gratitude-share it with others to spread the word and the good results that can come from it.
Have a good day!
For the letter "u" I chose a word that I have always thought was fun to say--ubiquitous. Say it a few times, it grows on you. It means existing or being everywhere at the same time, constantly encountered, widespread.
When I hear ubiquitous, the first thing that often comes to mind is the presence of the pink ribbon for breast cancer awareness, especially during the month of October. It's everywhere from NFL players' uniforms to garbage receptacles. But I believe we need fewer pink ribbons and more action. Which leads me right into another plug for joining Dr. Susan Love's Army of Women AND signing up for the Health of Women study. They are two related but different initiatives to help pick up the pace and type of research being done to solve the mysteries of breast cancer. Let's make the pink ribbon less ubiquitous and the number of participants in research more ubiquitous.
Please take a look and join if you haven't. You need not be a cancer patient to sign up.
www.armyofwomen.org
www.healthofwomenstudy.org
In light of the time of year, and the tragedy in Newtown, CT, I would like to see peace and nonviolence become more widespread as well.
And let's do the same for the practice of gratitude-share it with others to spread the word and the good results that can come from it.
Have a good day!
Lisa....
ReplyDeleteLove to see Army of Women promoted and hope that everyone will join the database.. and I am a huge supporter of Health Of Women study, too. I do believe THAT is going to be a game changer if we all get involved. I love your jingle through the alphabet....
Hugs,
AnneMarie
AnneMarie,
ReplyDeleteIf we get more people to join AOW and HOW each time we mention it, it's worth mentioning! I will not apologize for being pesky on this issue, and I know you feel the same way. The alphabet approach has been fun. Thanks!