tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post669462589644535244..comments2023-11-02T03:12:15.293-05:00Comments on Highlowaha: Darkest Before the DawnRay Wattsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07334304738242059490noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-34589458392011100562009-10-14T14:58:29.125-05:002009-10-14T14:58:29.125-05:00I'm sending my yellow mail out today!!! I'...I'm sending my yellow mail out today!!! I'm really excited about this project!Brian K. Roothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06685618297314741559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-40156984469555398302009-10-14T11:12:53.546-05:002009-10-14T11:12:53.546-05:00Aw Kate...maybe it was the fever talking.
I hope y...Aw Kate...maybe it was the fever talking.<br />I hope you are feeling better!<br /><br />Rest assured I can't imagine you ever only getting one vote.heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-32736410393051493252009-10-14T09:42:09.702-05:002009-10-14T09:42:09.702-05:00Snack Throwdown Nightmares! Kate, that is hilariou...Snack Throwdown Nightmares! Kate, that is hilarious.Cheryl Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714034822340589132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-64666630067085459372009-10-14T09:39:18.174-05:002009-10-14T09:39:18.174-05:00I can't believe the price was SO different bet...I can't believe the price was SO different between Kinkos and the University.<br /><br />I went to a UPS pack and ship place to mail my friend the birthday presents for her triplets. I went in with the intent to just purchase a box big enough to ship the matchbox cars and littlest pet shop toys. I ended up paying an additional $11 on top of the price for the box for them to package it. I NEVER pay people to do a service that I can easily do myself. I walked out of there not knowing how I got wrangled into paying that much for a box. To top it off, the lady who rung me up was extremely rude. I got back in the car with the boys and my dad, and was very upset about it for the rest of the day. I'm not sure if that woman was settling for mediocracy or just taking her customers for granted. If she only knew how AWESOME it feels to SHINE!<br /><br />Quick story for everyone...I had a nightmare last night about the Throw Down challenge. The ingredient was mushroom, Lauren just sliced up some mushrooms, threw them on a plate, and took her usual awesome picture. I made this elaborate appetizer, and was shocked to see she had over 5,000 votes and I had only 1...from my hubby. Maybe my brain was playing games with me since I'm battling a little stomach bug of some kind. I just had to share it with you all.Danko Familyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02444292940674631460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-49503113822277312622009-10-14T09:35:50.396-05:002009-10-14T09:35:50.396-05:00It's not always easy to shop around for the be...It's not always easy to shop around for the best price. My days are full enough to have to go around to several shops to get the best service. And, I'll sometimes pay more if I like the service I'm getting. But yeah, $90 difference is more than too much.Cheryl Houstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04714034822340589132noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-91165620493517266452009-10-14T09:26:39.464-05:002009-10-14T09:26:39.464-05:00Anonymous... you are a critical thinker and that i...Anonymous... you are a critical thinker and that is good. Maybe you will join our team and help us continue thinking through our approaches.<br /><br />Movements have symbols - Livestrong; Nike's, "Just Do It"; Susan G. Komen and her use of the color Pink; Gay Pride and the rainbow. <br /><br />Shine shirts don't feel as much about ego as they do about creating energy and recognition around a topic for which we feel strongly.<br /><br />The good news is that if you can help us convert skeptics (like you - not a bad thing), then we position ourselves to sell shirts FOR a profit and assure that a portion of the profits go towards a cause we are committed to.<br /><br />The notion is referred to as, "social entrepreneurship." TOMS shoes is one great example of this and, in my mind, is a model worth aspiring to.<br /><br />Anonymous, I appreciate your challenging our motives. Consider presenting someone with a shirt. It will make you - and someone you know - feel better.Claudianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-57293427402524597662009-10-14T09:06:52.381-05:002009-10-14T09:06:52.381-05:00All I have to say is be an aware consumer when you...All I have to say is be an aware consumer when you shop... Target had binders in two different areas, same binder.... different prices... if you can, watch when items scan through at a sale price. And be a tough consumer, go back to Customer Service and politely complain if you've had a bad situation, or email the company.<br /><br />One way to serve better, is to find out what you do wrong and correct it.<br /><br />This place makes me think!!! And that's a good thing!Peggyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02757274528052909098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-9658729925915215752009-10-14T08:55:32.094-05:002009-10-14T08:55:32.094-05:00Anonymous you raise good questions.
I think the go...Anonymous you raise good questions.<br />I think the goal of selling the t-shirts is way more than self serving (we definitely aren't making any money off the shirts).<br />In general I think you must remember a-we think big and b-getting the t-shirts out means getting the message of shine out. While it is great to shine ourselves we see it as our mission to help the world shine. <br />We've already been doing things that demonstrate shining...through all of our philanthropy efforts here at highlowaha however, we think we can do so much more with a huge following. Imagine the difference that would be seen from four women shining to 1 million people shining...pretty big difference don't you think?<br /><br />Also let's contemplate how we might raise 1 million dollars as you suggest for philanthropy...could it be through spreading the message of shine so that millions want our t-shirts and we finally DO make some money that can then be utilized to spread shine even further.<br /><br />If you have more ideas about how we might shine we'd love to hear them!Heathernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-45356799684850211842009-10-14T07:53:49.981-05:002009-10-14T07:53:49.981-05:00Why is the goal of selling 1 million t-shirts impo...Why is the goal of selling 1 million t-shirts important? How does it really shine and impact others? Is it more self serving than Shining? <br />Why not raise 1 million dollars to donate somewhere or collect 1 million canned goods to fight world hunger? <br />Shining is important, but I am not sure I see the benefit of selling 1 million t-shirts as anything more than feeding ego's.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-43134196200987596902009-10-14T06:16:36.238-05:002009-10-14T06:16:36.238-05:00I agree...sometimes shining is tough. I've ha...I agree...sometimes shining is tough. I've had a few days in my office this week where I've been plugging away on reports, assessments, etc...on the occasions I do come out of my hole I know I'm not as cheerful as I ought to be. <br />Today is day three of office work so I will make a concerted effort to really shine!<br />Thanks for the reminder.Heather @ HouseofShine.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16648634900509792340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8442005414487201262.post-62079514786692913692009-10-14T06:09:32.056-05:002009-10-14T06:09:32.056-05:00Some days my own brain is so dark I need to start ...Some days my own brain is so dark I need to start with me. I also realize that the value of a smile, even when someone else is in a bad mood can be a very good thing.<br /><br />People also need permission to shine. If you stand out you're looked at which is something people don't want. But if everyone is shining...Robinnoreply@blogger.com