I have many rights, for which I’m incredibly grateful.
But I have fewer writes. For me, they’re a little harder to come by because my muse isn’t always available.
What helps, encourages, and gives me the ability to write? My muse—clutter-free space and stone-cold silence.
If there’s clutter? Fuhgeddaboudit!
If there’s noise? Fuhgeddaboudit!
What’s your muse?
Many of you know that I’m an advocate for fair trade. As such, on the weekends when I’m not traveling, I invest my time at Dunia Marketplace in the Hyde Park historic district of Boise. It’s a charming, nonprofit store that carries handcrafted items from fair trade artisans around the globe.
FAIR TRADE is about ensuring good wages and safe conditions for artisans. Equally important, it’s about practicing responsibility. Sometimes referred to as “360-degree fair trade,” it’s also about building more in-depth, longer-term partnerships that empower artisans to grow their businesses and strengthen their communities.
Last week I traveled to Filer, Idaho, to help with Dunia’s annual, fair trade INTERNATIONAL GIFT SALE at the Filer Mennonite Church. All of the proceeds from this huge event are used to support fair trade artisans around the globe.
While helping with the event, I was hosted by a church family — Shirley and Gary Eichelberger — who went way above and beyond to make me feel welcome.
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Do you look for fair trade options when you shop?
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