“This Is It” + be cool…be respectful…be peaceful

March 3rd, 2010

I just saw Michael Jackson’s movie, “This Is It”

Not only is it thrilling, awesome and inspiring, the percussionist, Bashiri Johnson appears, wearing the “be cool…be respectful…be peaceful t-shirt.

The message of the movie and the t-shirt seem very well aligned and I am extremely grateful and excited to be part of this internationally acclaimed project.

Thank you Bashiri Johnson!

PYRAMID FOR PEACE

Be wise and be nice.

August 13th, 2009

Yesterday, I met a really cute guy in the park.

He was funny and fascinating and said that he spoke 4 languages.

When he told us that he was 85, we couldn’t believe it. Of course, we wanted to know the secret to his fine health, happiness and youthfulness.

He never smoked. And he said: “Be wise and be nice.”

Then, with a spring in his step he headed for the subway station.

Welcome to Positively Peaceful

August 10th, 2009

After designing bras for over 20 years, I have finally figured out what I really want to do. Thanks to Eleanor Roosevelt, who said, “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. One must work at it.”

I’ve been a promoter of peace and non-violence since the age of 5. I believe that peace is a noble concept and an evolutionary pursuit, but it was this quote that actually motivated me to do something about it. So now,

I’m designing all types of items, for people of all ages and persuasions, that you can wear and share everyday, while making a contribution to peaceful coexistence.

My designs are available on my website: pyramidforpeace.com and in June, I set-up my table in Union Square Park in New York City. The Park generously allows artists and crafts people to offer their work to visitors who come from the neighborhood, as well as from all 50 states and from countries all around the world.

My experience has been awesome and awe-inspiring. I have the opportunity to speak daily to an extremely diverse group of individuals, who represent every demographic you can imagine. They are hip, humanitarian, cool and spiritual. Their common thread seems to be a very strong sense of social justice, and the belief that each of us can make a difference, everyday , in a very small or simple way.

I’ll be sharing some of these conversations and experiences and I invite you to share yours, as well.

Until the next time, remember…

“Peace begins with a Smile.” –Mother Theresa