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| textilelover |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 03:33:59 AM
Farmgirls, If you love to read, please read the article "From a Faraway Land" in the latest issue of MJF. It is a touching letter from fellow farmgirl Aimee Steiner to MaryJane. The people on this small island are hungry for books, magazines, even DVDs. I know I give away piles of books to our library and schools every year, so perhaps we can direct our donations to Rota, a tiny island in the Pacific Ocean. Check out Aimee's website for more information at www.gypsyfaith.com. Dianne (textilelover and booklover)
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
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| textilelover |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 3:24:08 PM
Great idea, Soliel, and I agree about MJF! Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| soleil |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 1:50:58 PM
I was thinking of trying to get some group in my town interested in collecting the items Aimee mentioned and then finding a generous donor to pay for shipping. Maybe some of you might be able to do the same.
It really was a touching and inspirational letter. MJF magazine is one of life's little blessings.
Blessed be,*´¨)
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(¸.·´ (¸.·´ * soleil
Even as we dream, we begin to succeed...even as we succeed, we begin to dream again. |
| textilelover |
Posted - Jul 21 2010 : 03:52:23 AM
I have not figured out the shipping costs yet but I do know "book rates" are considerably lower than regular shipping. However, you cannot put anything else in the package, not even a note! My postal clerk told me they'll open and check--as if that's the worst thing going through our postal system. Dianne
"Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication." --Leondardo da Vinci |
| Montrose Girl |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 09:32:29 AM
I have a collection of books from the Habitat restore, not to mention my own, that I went through ready to go once I can get back to organized, (Emptied two rooms to replace the carpet and the house is "full"!)
Best Growing |
| patchworkpeace |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 07:17:22 AM
Here is a link to a postage calculator. 
http://www.usps.com/
Success is measured not by the position one reaches but by the obstacles one has to overcome to reach it. Booker T. Washington |
| njaw09 |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 05:57:54 AM
I was reading that article also and I was thinking the same...will like to know the shipping cost. |
| lelasfriend |
Posted - Jul 20 2010 : 05:54:10 AM
That really was a lovely, inspiring article! What is the shipping cost for sending books to them? Sara |
