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Jasmine the Greyhound: A Mother to All
Jasmine the greyhound and Bramble the fawn are inseperable
(c) Peter Corns
In 2003, police in Warwickshire, England, found an abandoned, whimpering greyhound and brought her to the nearby Nuneaton Warwickshire Wildlife Sanctuary, a haven for animals in need run by Geoff Grewcock.
Geoff and staff focused on restoring the dog whom they named Jasmine to full health, and on winning her trust. After several weeks it was time to find her an adoptive home.
Jasmine, though, had other ideas.
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Geoff and staff focused on restoring the dog whom they named Jasmine to full health, and on winning her trust. After several weeks it was time to find her an adoptive home.
Jasmine, though, had other ideas.
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"You are Brilliant and the Earth is Hiring"
Paul Hawken is an entrepreneur, visionary environmental activist, and founder of Wiser Earth. In early May Paul delivered a commencement address at the University of Portland, OR. Below are excerpts from his speech.
There is invisible writing on the back of the diploma you will receive, and in case you didn't bring lemon juice to decode it, I can tell you what it says: you are brilliant, and the earth is hiring. The earth couldn't afford to send recruiters or limos to your school. It sent you rain, sunsets, ripe cherries, night blooming jasmine, and that unbelievably cute person you are dating. Take the hint. And here's the deal: Forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time required. Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done.
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There is invisible writing on the back of the diploma you will receive, and in case you didn't bring lemon juice to decode it, I can tell you what it says: you are brilliant, and the earth is hiring. The earth couldn't afford to send recruiters or limos to your school. It sent you rain, sunsets, ripe cherries, night blooming jasmine, and that unbelievably cute person you are dating. Take the hint. And here's the deal: Forget that this task of planet-saving is not possible in the time required. Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done.
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