Knights who loan

And now for something completley different...
This week's Kiva team is obsessed with "swallows, 42, and three questions". You got it, Team Knights Who Say Ni. Now, they currently have 3 members but I KNOW there are way more Monty Python fans out there...especially ones who say "Ni". Join your brethren who give because: "We would like to help out mankind, and repay karma for saying Ni to old ladies." They given $100 so far and I'm sure you can give them a leg up.

We CAN all get along...to loan

When fighting something big like poverty, it takes a concerted effort. We gotta set aside differences to accomplish a big goal. This week's Kiva team does that. Team Atheist/Christian Alliance was "...brought together by a podcast that seeks to find common ground and understanding". I think we all can agree that empowering and impacting impoverished communities by supporting entrepreneurs matters. Team Atheist/Christian Alliance gives because: "We care, despite our differences". They have 28 members and have loaned over $5000. Join the team and join the conversation over at http://www.achristianandanatheist.com/

Team Over-exposed

Well, it had to be. I mean there's no escaping it and Pickles will get tickles. This week's Kiva Team is dedicated to everyone's favorite teen bloodsucker. Yes, it's Team Edward. With 11 members, Team Edward has loaned just over $2000. Team Edward gives because: "...we love protecting those we love (in our case everyone) as much as Edward does, we have foreseen great and good change in the world as we loan..." There you have it, lovers of progressive vampires unite.

Imagine all the loans

While some of the teams I've featured have been formed for fun or goofiness, this week's Kiva team is grounded in high ideals. And Mother Darling would love it. Team Lennon Lovers gives because: "John Lennon believed in peace and love. There is no better way to show it." With only two members, Team Lennon Lovers could use some help making dreams come true. Their loans so far have gone to food, retail and manufacturing. Imagen loaning!

Hey, Zoe, you can give

While giving and lending can be done by anyone, this week's Kiva Team is specifically for you...Zoe. If your name is Zoe, great news: Team Any Zoe wants you to know you can make a difference. Big Zoes, little Zoes, doesn't matter. Team Any Zoe currently has 7 members and has loaned almost $2300. Most of that has gone to food businesses. So if you are a Zoe, or a Zoey, or love a Zoe or want to impress a Zoey, sign up!

Sweep the leg...of poverty

Just when I think I've seen the coolest Kiva lending team, something else comes along. Something like this: Team Cobra Kai Karate School. With 11 members, it has raised just under $600. Team Cobra Kai gives because: "We want to put poverty in a body bag". Now don't you want to join Johnny and his minions in showing poverty no mercy? Do it, do it now.

"heal thyself"

Not a BIG thing, but Pickles did something so cute today I just HAD to share it.
I like to put notes in Pickles' lunch. "have a great day" "you're awesome" "i love you" the usual. This morning as she was packing her lunch, Pickles thanked me for the note I put in her lunch yesterday. Then she thought for a second before announcing "I'm gonna write MYSELF a note".

My first thought was "Go On, Girl!!" She's got a head start on life to be one of those people who encourage THEMSELVES, cheer THEMSELVES up, give THEMSELVES a pat on the back. Pickles, my dear, congratulations on learning early on to be a person who "writes themselves a note".