A Year In Photos From Doctors Without Borders

http://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/publications/alert/articlefull.cfm?id=4130&cat=alert-article

Click the link above to see a year in photos from Doctors Without Borders - they have some incredible images and text from their continuing work in Haiti, Pakistan, Kenya, Democratic Republic of Congo, Bangladesh, Gaza, Latin America and beyond.  Donate if you can - this is such an important organization.

So many folks in need...

International need is SO important on a global scale - but we must not forget that we are also surrounded by neighbors and friends in Mississippi who need our help. 

A message from Janet Barnes, secretary of the Oxford Artist's Guild:

St. Peter's Episcopal Church and St. John's Catholic church are having a joint fundraiser for the Interfaith Compassion Ministries, which is desperate for funds since so many people are out of work and needy. It will be from 9 to 12 on Saturday Feb 6th and they are asking for donations of art items from anyone that can contribute anything. Large or small items are needed. They can be brought to the St Johns Student Center at 410 South 5th Street from 9am to 12 on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday before the sale. This is a very worthy cause and if you can help, please do. Our Oxford Artist's Guild Library Show reception is during the sale time, but maybe you could run by there at 9 to shop. There will be other contributed items as well.

University of Mississippi's Dean of Students Office Coordinating Haitian Relief Efforts

A message from the Ole Miss Dean of Students:

Several in the university community have expressed a desire to help the people of Haiti in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake there.

Because disaster response officials have identified certain limitations on
what can be done and what is needed, the university needs to centralize
response efforts by members of the UM community. Doing so will not only
enable us to respond more effectively but also maximize our assistance to
the Haitian people.


Therefore, we are asking that all efforts to assist the people of Haiti or
to organize fundraising events be communicated and coordinated through the Office of the Dean of Students. Assistant Dean of Students for
Multicultural Affairs & Volunteer Services Valeria Ross is leading this
effort. Please contact her at 662-915-7247 or vross@olemiss.edu and share
your disaster relief plans.


Many thanks to those of you who have already asked how you can help the
people of Haiti.

Several members of our university family are from Haiti or have friends or
family there. If you are among this group, members of the university
family will continue to keep you, your family members and friends in our
thoughts and prayers.

A lot of news from the Oxford Lafayette Humane Society...

First things first, tomorrow, Friday, January 15th, at 1 PM at the shelter there will be a meeting about this year's Paws For Art - the biggest fundraiser that the Oxford Lafayette Humane Society puts on each year. Stop by, pet some cats and attend the meeting if you are available and interested in helping with the event this year.

Secondly, I got the email on Tuesday night that OLHS rescued 33 dogs from a puppy mill on Monday night, January 11th.  I am so glad that OLHS could step in and take care of this situation.  Sadly, this sort of thing happens frequently in North Mississippi, and all over our nation.  If you don't know what a puppy mill is, click here for more info.  The OLHS shelter in Oxford is in need of dog & puppy food (no red dye), laundry detergent, bleach, foster families, and donations for those that are sick and need vet treatment!
Pass the word,  the dogs that they rescued are rotties, daschunds, maltese, poodles, westies, boston terriers, pit bulls, shih-tzu, pomeranians.

In other, more happy news, please support our shelter at their next event:

Whiskers and Wine

to benefit the Oxford-Lafayette Humane Society

at Lenora’s Monday, January 18th 6-8 PM

Their goal is to honor the cats and kittens in our community and to raise money for

Cat Kennels ($250) and Cat Rooms ($3,000) for the new shelter.

Enjoy food, wine, and door prizes!

Tickets are $25 a person, $40 a couple & can be purchased at Lenora’s, OLHS, and The Frame Up!

Another Belgian Delight ... Biscru!

Coming to a Whole Foods near you soon!  Biscru Organic snacks are super yummy!  I discovered these in Belgium - they are little crackers made from dehydrated vegetables.  Insane!  All different flavors and combinations, I can't wait for these to take off in the States!  Check out the English page of their website!

It was a Green Pan Christmas...

We were very spoiled this Christmas - I'm so glad these 4 pans made it back in my suitcase!  Packing up all of my old pans and getting rid of them!  If you are in the market for new pans, you should definitely consider Green Pan technology!

Check it out - Green Pan - The Original

I love Belgians and all of their amazing inventions!