Have an inspirational (or hopeful) story? Submit them here

Over at rickety contrivances of doing good, Susan is planning on starting a carnival of hope. Why not contribute a post to such a great idea. Unfortunately, time is running out for the first issue. Come on bloggers, we are interesting people to whom many good things happen. Let's share them with the world!

Also, at spunky homeschool, they are running a contest for inspirational educational stories. You could win yourself a digital camera.

Elias.

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Susan Palwick said…
Thanks for the plug, Elias! :-)
2:10 am
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