Okay, so part of me has been wanting to comment on the situation in Japan (and I use "situation" to represent my complete inability to process and/or summarize events since March 11). I feel it's worthy of note, not just because of the tragedy but also because of the reactions inside and outside of Japan. But at the same time, I don't know if I'm up to making that note, because I live in Alabama and drive a blog full of snark and the mere fact that I'm observing this right now seems kind of bigger than and beyond me.
I think I can handle good news, though, so I'll try to deal in some of that.
- As of one week ago, 91 countries and nine international organizations have offered support in the form of money, emergency materials, and hands-on assistance for rescue and relief.
- Two days after the devastating earthquake and tsunami, a 60-year-old man was rescued from his rooftop 10 miles off the coastline. The next day, a four-month-old baby thought lost was found. The day after that, a 70-year-old woman was rescued from her home. Small miracles, yes, but they mean the world.
- In Arahama, a dog stayed by its injured companion until both were rescued. (And they were both rescued and treated, and now they are recovering and being cared for.)
- And if nothing else, we can take comfort in the fact that efforts are being made to keep the Fukishima reactor from pooping.
Donate, specifically to relief efforts in Japan or to general relief funds to be distributed as needed:
American Red Cross
Save the Children
Doctors Without Borders
Global Giving
(Screen any charity to which you're considering a donation with the Better Business Bureau.)
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