Peace Corp Emily Checks In With Us

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by SB Sarah | by SB Sarah | February 07, 2009 | Saturday at 11:36 pm | 6 Comments

Ever supporting my belief that the readers of this site are some of the most amazing people walking the planet, Emily in Senegal has a funny story and a humble request.

Emily, if you recall, was a HaBO request some months ago before she left for the Peace Corp. Now that she’s on assignment and workin’ it, she’s discovered a few new ways to help the community she’s in, and in particular, helped someone discover through petty larceny the power of Susan Elizabeth Phillips. (Note: Larceny is how I discovered romance, so I have a tiny feeling of shame at poor Emily’s plight.)

I’m still in the Peace Corps, and I know this isn’t your thing, but I thought I would give you a heads up about something I’m doing. I am trying to raise money to buy children here computers, and a little bit would go a long, long way.

Also, I am still reading romance novels. I picked up Susan Elizabeth Phillips’ “Glitter Baby” when I was home for Christmas and hadn’t gotten to it yet. I think the actual glitter on the cover proved too much for a villager and they stole it. I have no idea what I would have thought of the book (if it was along the lines of “Honey Moon” I’m better off not having read it), but her publisher apparently designed a cover some people can’t resist. I hope the s.o.b. who stole it is having fun.

Go Emily, Go. I hope you raise the money you need, and that your time in Senegal is rewarding and leaves a very lasting impression - and that Glitter Baby does as well, for whomever has it. Very few of us have extra money sitting around, but I know in cases like these, even a tiny amount can make a world of difference. Emily’s deadline for fund raising is 24 February, 2009.

Filed: General Bitching, The Link-O-Lator

Tagged: charitable bitches, bitchery hq

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jenifer said on 02.08.09 at 05:20 AM • [link]

I’m sending money because I think it’s an amazing thing to support.

And I’ve emailed Emily to offer up my copy of Glitter Baby, though I haven’t read it, so I can’t compare it to Honey Moon (which I liked, but not as much as Hot Shot). I’m quite certain I can replace it more easily here than she can there.
rayvyn2k said on 02.08.09 at 08:31 PM • [link]

Thanks for pointing me in Emily’s direction. Donation made and feeling good. :)

code word: began37

Hopefully, this post began 37 more donations.
Emily said on 02.08.09 at 11:30 PM • [link]

You have all been amazing! Thank you so much. I am much closer to my goal and have been truly overwhelmed by everyone’s response. So is the group receiving the donations. If they ask what my secret is I think they will be a little surprised by my answer!
Emily said on 02.08.09 at 11:47 PM • [link]

Come to think of it, larceny is how I discovered the romance genre as well. I guess now I can be more forgiving.
Colleen L said on 02.09.09 at 03:08 AM • [link]

Had to donate and run, but am checking in now and am tickled that others have donated as well! As rayvyn2k said - “feeling good now”. Glad to have made this cause my good deed of the day!
Alison said on 02.09.09 at 06:13 AM • [link]

Thanks for highlighting Emily’s work - what a great cause!