shannon Aug 18
When stray dogs and cats dream, it’s about being the adored pet of a lesbian. Don’t doubt for a second that they talk about it. They talk of little else.
“I heard they let you sleep in the bed with them!”
“Well, I heard they feed you actual raw meat and vegetables that they prepare fresh every meal.”
“I heard they take pictures of you with them when they go on vacation!”
Yeah, pretty much, you’re all the talk in animal shelters all over the world. Being a lesbian’s pet is like winning the fuzzy lottery. In Cozumel, we’re going to make dreams come true for our furry friends. Animals, rejoice! The lesbians are coming. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: DJ Trina J, Live Sweet, Shannon Wentworth, Sweet Cozumel Palace Resort, Sweet Somethings
shannon Jun 17
As we all watch the oil pour out in the gulf, many of you have written asking what you can do and how it’s impacting our friends in New Orleans. I asked James, who helped us plan all our activities in New Orleans. He’s going to keep us posted as things develop, but here’s what he said:
Believe it or not, of all of the clients we currently have and had, you are the only one that has asked. And to be honest, I had a feeling if anyone would ask, Sweet would.
It’s a very odd situation because it is coastal right now and the only thing affecting New Orleans itself is the fear — people think New Orleans is covered in oil (like during Katrina when we were allegedly covered in water three years later) so the long-term affects of tourism could be altered. We haven’t experienced any major cancellations yet. I think people are holding out to see what is going to happen, but we’re hoping things will work out.
On the coastal side, it is a completely different story. These are people who for generations, all they’ve done is fish. Fishing is their livelihood, their life and their passion. They have nothing now. The reality is, they may never be able to fish again in their lifetime. The predictions of the devastation to the ecosystem are unknown. For Katrina, the forecast was bleak for the ecosystem, but it actually bounced back pretty quickly. This is sort of a different story. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: New Orleans, Shannon Wentworth, Sweet Caribbean Cruise, Sweet Somethings
Sweet Jun 7
In mid-May, 30 Sweet volunteeristas converged on At the Crossroads to prep supplies for San Francisco’s homeless youth. Some of us made greeting cards, candy packs and safe injection kits. Others folded and organized clothing or washed messenger bags.
At the Crossroads is the brainchild of Rob Gitin, who wants to inspire homeless youth to dream big dreams and support them while they reach for them. A big part of that is building trust. At the Crossroads isn’t about telling people what do. It’s about helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. It’s really an incredible program with a huge success rate. Watch a short documentary about their work. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Live Sweet Voluntour 2010, Shannon Wentworth, Sweet Somethings
Sweet May 26
One of the best things about Sweet co-founder Jen Rainin is that she doesn’t let it lie. Wherever she goes, she wants to make a difference. Recently, she has been spending a lot of time in Corpus Christi, Texas (don’t ask). When she learned that her hotel didn’t have a recycling program, our favorite squeaky wheel found a way to get some grease. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Jen Rainin, Omni Bayfront Hotel, Shannon Wentworth, Sweet Somethings
Sweet Apr 19
On April 17, Sweet kicked off our Live Sweet Voluntour with a project at a shelter for victims of domestic violence in Orlando, Florida. Our Sweet voluntouristas (and voluntourmista) hounded their friends, families and co-workers for donations in the weeks prior to our event. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Live Sweet Voluntour 2010, Shannon Wentworth, Sweet Somethings
shannon Mar 9
In the heart of Nairobi’s second largest slum, St. Lazarus School rises from the rubbish strewn streets. We begin our steep and bumpy ascent into Kibera. It’s rush hour and people by the hundreds stream toward downtown Nairobi on foot. Vendors along the road set out their wares, mostly fried bean cakes and vegetables, to sell to the commuters.
MODERN MEETS MALNOURISHED
A woman and child sleeping alongside the road wake and begin to stir. Behind them an advertisement asks, “How are your stocks doing?” It’s the contrast that strikes you, the juxtaposition of Wall Street, the Ying-Yang Twins, cell phone companies, churches, mortuaries and malnourishment. The air is muggy and thick. Heavy clouds loom with the promise of much-needed rain. As we crest the hill, you can see the vastness of the slum. It’s overwhelming. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: Shannon Wentworth, Sweet Kenya Safari, Sweet Somethings
