tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post2343570217802863869..comments2020-11-26T17:50:44.364-06:00Comments on Feels Like Flying: How Timely!Rosiecat24http://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-37871637530881266952012-04-04T12:56:58.223-05:002012-04-04T12:56:58.223-05:00Thanks! I will wear it during our Solstice 10K :-...Thanks! I will wear it during our Solstice 10K :-) (Speaking of which, I need to register!)<br /><br />JD, you are a bleeding heart! I've always loved that you have such a big heart and an orientation around communities and politics. I do think that our politics are an important way in which we make our values a reality. Our tax dollars support a lot of programs that make life better for others (NIH funding, for example), so if you pay your taxes willingly and on time, you are making a difference.<br /><br />Also, I think parents can make a huge difference when they raise their children to be good citizens. Sometimes we make our impact close to home, and sometimes we go to Africa and make a difference there.Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-25730360965945995092012-04-04T12:51:29.046-05:002012-04-04T12:51:29.046-05:00I agree with your thoughts about teaching and serv...I agree with your thoughts about teaching and service. I like to think that in my own little ways, I am making the world a better place. Career-wise, my work is very centered on research right now, but I did put a lot of time into our postdoc association last year as the president, and I try to speak up in positive ways for the value of a science education and higher education in general. I've given a little bit of money to worth causes this year. I suppose what I lack is a HUGE service or volunteer aspect to my life :-)Rosiecat24https://www.blogger.com/profile/07219527037186545061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-17878034317769144352012-04-03T11:47:09.043-05:002012-04-03T11:47:09.043-05:00Nice!, love the new watch. It is hard to deal with...Nice!, love the new watch. It is hard to deal with the problem of measuring up to others, both in athletics and in life. I always want to do more, I am such a bleeding heart.If I could move to Africa and work in a village helping people without losing my wife and kid, I am pretty sure I would. I think you just have to realize that you can only do what you can do. Sounds simple, but I think that is the best approach.JD @ run-thru-life.blogspot.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11196732007819344467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2134017182389096533.post-76473538276725113102012-04-02T12:54:32.129-05:002012-04-02T12:54:32.129-05:00Woohoo for the new running accessory!
I guess I t...Woohoo for the new running accessory!<br /><br />I guess I think about the fact that there are a lot of different ways to contribute to society. I like to think that I'm doing so by putting effort into my teaching and service (and to a lesser extent my research). My mileage is really just for me these days.Raquelitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13138113830990586689noreply@blogger.com