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October 11, 2007

100 Thing "Encouragement" - Thank You!

This is just a quick call-out to all the great people who have commented on the 100 Thing Challenge.  I appreciate all the blog post comments and emails.  Seriously, you all are inspiring.  Well, most of you anyway.  A few people said some odd things.  Overall the feedback has been great, though.

It is really nice to have other people come along side me to participate and share in our endeavor.  I'm grateful to have some "blog friends" who share the desire to be less self-focused in consumption and materialism.  Keep up the good work!

Also, I've been meaning for like ages to expand my blog roll.  Motivate me to get your blog added with an email.  I'll try to start adding those of you who seem to share my stuffy concerns.

Posted by Dave Bruno on October 11, 2007 at 12:44 PM in 100 Thing Challenge |

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In turn I'd like to thank you for taking us along with you for your 100 Thing Challenge. I'm working on it in a smaller scale, but working nontheless. Thank you for the inspiration!

Posted by:Jessica | October 13, 2007 at 05:29 AM

Thanks for the link. Didn't even notice it till this post. (So, sorry...) I'm totally reciprocating right now.

Posted by:Sarah Chia | October 14, 2007 at 07:17 AM

I have taken the challenge and have gone from 387 items down to 135 and working hard to get rid of the last 35. Trouble is, this time of year can be rough.

Posted by:Allen Klesh | December 16, 2007 at 06:03 PM

Freecycle unwanted stuff :)

just a simple thought....

Posted by:nys | January 05, 2008 at 05:38 PM

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