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The Thanksgiving Coat: Illustrated by Kailee
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"Illustrated by 5-year old Kailee, "The Thanksgiving Coat" is an extension of a true story. Prior to volunteering at a local food bank, little Kailee and her mother went to the grocery store to choose their donation of the healthiest canned vegetables they could find."
About the Author Elizabeth A. Hoadley
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"Hoadley considers herself blessed to have grown up with a stuttering challenge so daunting that it made the spoken word, and world, elusive. Except for conversations with close friends or family, Elizabeth preferred quiet observation over the agony of articulation."
Books and Art from The Sunshine Workshop
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"Welcome to The Sunshine Workshop - Elizabeth Hoadley considers herself blessed to have grown up with a stuttering challenge so daunting that it made the spoken word, and world, elusive. Kailee loves to hear a story and interpret it onto a canvas or watercolor paper."
iTunes: Working On a Dream (Deluxe Version) by Bruce Springsteen
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"Barack Obama wrote "The Audacity of Hope." Bruce Springsteen quickly followed with the accompanying soundtrack, "Working On a Dream." Now that we have the inspiration (from the President AND The Boss), we can all rise up and begin again, anew."
HighChi Energy Jewelry: The Blue Topaz
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"I am a water sign. A Pisces to be exact. Sensitive, empathetic, passionate, dreamy. These qualities can swing both ways. At times, i have my head firmly ensconced in the clouds; at others, I delay big decisions for as long as humanly possible; and at still others, I am easily overwhelmed by cynics and pessimists. This brilliant Caribbean blue stone is just the yang to bring balance back to my..."
Through Rose Colored Glasses - A Book By Donna Deegan
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"Having faced a breast-cancer diagnosis not once, not twice, but three times, Donna Deegan has become an unwilling veteran of the disease. Recognizing the tremendous need of other women in the midst of her own struggle, she has created a benefit marathon and a foundation to raise funds in support of survivors living in the First Coast area of Florida. Get a hearty dose of her all-purpose optimism..."
Despair Pessimist's Mug
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"The Pessimist's Mug™ has been specifically engineered by our chronically cynical friends at Despair Laboratories™ and it's the ideal gift for anyone who worships at the altar of Larry David. That's because this crystal-clear glass mug features a halfway marker underneath which the words 'This glass is now half-empty' are printed. So whenever things are looking up, one glance at the Pessimist's Mug..."
Amazon: The Survivors Club: The Secrets and Science that Could Save Your Life by Ben Sherwood
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"This book is not for the faint of heart . . . but, then, neither is life. With such unlikely chapter headings as "How to Eat an Elephant," the premise may seem far-fetched, exotic and, well, unappetizing. But is a fascinating argument for the power of optimism, faith, and a plucky attitude to see you through the unthinkable. And, perhaps, daring to think about "what if" is, in and of itself, ..."
Barnes and Noble: Patriotic Grace by Peggy Noonan
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"This triumphant book picks up where Obama left off after proclaiming ". . . there is not a liberal America and a conservative America; there is the United States of America. There is not a black America and white American and Latino America and Asian America; there's the United States of America . . . We are one people, all of us pledging allegiance to the Stars and Stripes, all of us defending..."
Amazon: Blown Sideways Through Life - A Hilarious Tour de Resume by Claudia Shear
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"I was actually lucky enough to see Claudia Shear perform the stage production of this book during its sadly brief Off-Broadway run. But the book. Oh, the book. It is a soul-bearing, heart-breaking triumph of a story, of a life lived boldly, though not always joyously and only intermittently with confidence. That she gains her stride by embracing herself is the simple - and incredibly difficult..."
Barnes and Noble: Moral Clarity - A Guide for Grown-Up Idealists by Susan Neiman
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"As a philosophy major (yes, we still exist), I learned that it is not enough to simply feel in your bones that something is good or right. You must be able to back it up with a compelling argument: a substantive succession of arguments. Within this book, geared to people who do not necessarily have a background in philosophy, Neiman creates a foundation for optimists to build upon . . . and then..."
iTunes Store: Down to Earth by Peter Gabriel (From "WALL•E")
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"Pure Peter Gabriel, this song picks you up, dusts you off and smoothes over all the rough edges of the day. And, as is the movie for best animated picture, this song is my pick for best song at tonight's Academy Awards. Gotta love the big-hearted underdog."
Recessionwire: the upside of the downturn
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"Three enterprising, albeit jobless, women have pooled their intellectual and creative resources together to create a reference tool, a sounding board, career counseling and hope for the future of those also confronting the harsh realities of today's job market. A positive twist on one of my grandmother's favorite adages (Laugh, and the world laughs with you. Cry, and you cry alone), this website..."
Femail Creations: Change the World Infant Onesie
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"A onesie that reminds us of all potentiality inherent within every baby . . . and all the good the world can hold in store. In sizes for 3 to 18 months."
The New York Times: You're Welcome America - Will Ferrell - Cort Theatre - Through March 15, 2009
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"I'll leave the reviews to the critics, but, suffice to say, Will Ferrell does a scarily apt portrait of George W. Bush. And he dares us to keep a straight face when he unfurls a stage-size portrait of a, um, body part. At least our national sense of humor is intact . . ."
Barack Obama: Hope Anchor Ladies Fine Jersey T-Shirt by Nanette Lepore
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"Hail to the Chief of Hope ! The anchor is the perfect symbol to describe the sense of security and stability that Obama has engendered in just three short days."
Amazon: Change Has Come: An Artist Celebrates Our American Spirit by Kadir Nelson
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"A new day dawns, one bursting with hope and sparkling with possibility. This small book captures that good, kind, generous spirit with the words of Barack Obama and the illustrations of Kadir Nelson. It will serve as a splendid reminder of all that we are, all that we aim to become as we continue to persevere in the face of great personal, national and global challenges."
The Rolling Stone Collection: Women's Obama Foil Tee Shirt
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"Rolling Stone recently published a retrospective of Obama's political career, covering his run for the Senate, speeches made along the campaign trail, his decision to run for President, and photographs from childhood up to the present. It's heartwarming, heartbreaking and absolutely the best issue of Rolling Stone I have ever read. They also happen to offer a sweet selection of Obama t-shirts, t..."
Dover Street Market E-SHOP: Energy C Lemon Parfum by Comme des Garcons
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"A lemon spritz of positivity couldn't hurt . . . and even if it only smells divine, it just might give you the extra zing you need to make it out of a middle-of-the-week slump."
GOOD: The Magazine
2 recommendations
"Journalism got colorful, transparent and action-inspiring - all thanks to the writers, designers and daydream believers of GOOD."
JAR of OPTIMISM BUTTONS
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"I don't think it's ever a bad idea to wear optimism on your chest (or bag or any number of other things). Let it serve as a gentle reminder."
Femail Creations: Dream Big by SARK and Lisa Hammond
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"My maternal grandmother used to say something like, "Aim high. The goal, reached or not, makes greater the life." And here, yet again, is another reminder to me to keep dreaming, more not less, bigger not smaller, despite the odds . . . to beat the odds. This book is one woman's success story, laid bare to inspire many more. Good gifting."
PETER GABRIEL: I Grieve (MP3 Download)
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"This song twists me into knots. Beautiful and painful all at the same time. But don't worry, the song takes an upbeat optimistic turn in the end. I love a song that makes me go from despair to bliss in 8 minutes (yes, 8!) If you need to get over something painful real quick, this song is a must listen!"
Semi-Precious Lucky 4 Leaf Clover Necklace by Michelle Roy
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"A little color, a little fantasy and a lot of luck . . . just what we could all use during these days of candidate-bashing, market-crashing and bubble-bursting newscasts, blogs and spin demons. Arm yourself with a solid dose of optimism and a fabulous four-leaf clover."
Hilary Duff - Dignity (Japanese Import Version)
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"Though I can't understand why this beautiful cover was used only for the Japanese release, one look communicates both Duff's complete progression from child star to sophisticated entertainer and the album's effortless sexiness. Equally exciting is Hilary's status as lyricist and co-writer on all of the album's tracks (with the exception of Outside of You, originally intended to be a P!nk track): ..."
Kenneth Cole: Women's "Precedent Obama" jersey knit shirt
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"Project Optimism begins in just 14 days. Celebrate this history-making moment with this stand-out, stand-up, stand-for-something tee."
The National Geographic Online Store: Peace - The Biography of a Symbol
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"A symbol of optimism, which is now experiencing a timely renaissance in design and life, is explored in great photographic and journalistic depth within this 176-page history."
Half Full - Meditation Book
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"Photographs of ordinary objects accompanied by words of extraordinary depth make this book a down-to-earth dose of optimism. Good gifting."
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