November 30, 2009
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Time to Move Indoors? December begins tomorrow. You know what that means – things are about to get chilly. Your diet is most likely headed south. Holiday dinners and parties are slowly taking over the schedule. This is a tough … Continue reading
November 28, 2009
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Howdy! I hope everyone had a delightful Thanksgiving! If you (like myself) snuck in a bit of football watching on Thursday, you probably saw a United Way message being played during each of the pro games. The halftime show at … Continue reading
November 25, 2009
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Now that you have heard my spiel on the health benefits of cycling, it is time to hold on to your butts for part two! I’ll begin with a personal experience… Amsterdam Back in April, my boys (translated: guy friends) … Continue reading
November 23, 2009
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When laying the groundwork for this site, I spent quite a bit of time deliberating over the logo. With a focus that spans three primary categories (health, community, environment) I wanted to find one object that could bring everything together. … Continue reading
November 20, 2009
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Thanksgiving is coming up in less than a week. I hope that you are planning some quality time with family and friends. Personally, I have much to give thanks for: a great family, a roof over my head, a job, … Continue reading
November 19, 2009
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Here at DoGoodedness, we are trying to cultivate our own breed of overachievers. Our mission is to show you how to go the extra mile. We want you to be the trendsetter: a positive influence for those around you. Help … Continue reading
November 16, 2009
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Throughout my early years, I attempted just about every sport imaginable. My poor mother was constantly driving from one practice to another. Being tall for my age, and overly competitive, I was good at pretty much everything. Unfortunately, once puberty … Continue reading
November 13, 2009
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If you have participated in any fundraising efforts in the past year, chances are you have become quite familiar with the word “no.” Asking for donations nowadays is a crash course in rejection and frustration. Unfortunately, with the tough economic … Continue reading
November 11, 2009
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In early October, I competed in the Bourbon Chase: a 200 Mile team relay across the state of Kentucky. This event, one of the many “overnight relays” that have popped up in recent years, was an experience I will never … Continue reading
November 10, 2009
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My wife, dog, and I spent a few hours on Sunday attending a local event known as the Moss Rock Festival. The opportunity was appealing for all of us; Lucy could make a few dog friends, my creative half wanted to peruse the regional art, and I was interested in the eco-friendly products that would be on display. Different from the typical convention-style corporate gathering, this was a chance for small companies and retailers in our area to show the end user how they can make a positive environmental impact. All in all, it was a great way to spend a beautiful fall afternoon.
After browsing the hundred or so booths, listening to countless sales pitches, and picking up a handful of flyers, we called it a day and went home to sort through all the swag. Using criteria based upon practicality and originality, I did my best to whittle down the stack to a notable few products/services that were worth a mention. Here are my favorites:
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