world diabetes day

today is world diabetes day.

Over 300 million people worldwide have diabetes now. If nothing is done, this will rise to 500 million within a generation.

Something must be done.

A cure must be found.

Obviously this is something dear to our hearts as we have two children living with type 1 diabetes. Would you consider being a part of the cure.

Visit JDRF for more information on how you can help.

my two reasons

these are the two reasons I’m wearing blue today.

they live each day with diabetes.

as their dad, I’m going to do all I can.

a cure must be found.

November is diabetes awareness month.

visit JDRF to see how you can help.

thursday collection

just a few of the creative designs I’ve seen this week…

         

what have you seen that inspired you?

my about.me page

a while back I created an about.me landing page. it’s the one stop place to connect people to my facebook, twitter, instagram, blogs and Front Porch Creative. it was super easy to set up and customize to my tastes.

check it out at about.me/mattbortmess

and while you’re there, sign up and set up your own page. and then comment with your page so I can check it out!

 

*disclosure: i’m a BzzAgent. while this is an about.me campaign that I’m participating thru BzzAgent, I had my page long before I joined the campaign. 

2012 olympic posters unveiled

The posters for the 2012 London Olympics were recently unveiled. I love the variety of designs that were contributed by some of the UK’s leading designers. See the collection here.

on my mind

  • It’s diabetes awareness month. Today and each Friday this month I’m wearing blue for diabetes. “Real men wear blue.” Doesn’t have the same ring to it…
  • Have you signed the Artificial Pancreas petition to help those living with diabetes yet?
  • I’m shedding some extra pounds via Weight Watchers. Am now down 8 pounds!
  • Started a couch to 5k training to help with the weight loss…and to get back in the routine of running. Enjoying it.
  • I may not stop at the 5K. May take it further. Anyone want to join me?
  • My Amazon wish list keeps growing with all the good music that’s come out recently. Christmas is coming, hint, hint!
  • Have you checked out GILT yet? Use my link to get access.
  • November is the month of not-full-school-weeks for my kids. It’s crazy how many days off they have in November.
  • Is it really November already? Let the Christmas music begin at the mall!
  • Launched a new site this week. A collection of things I like. Check it out and spread the word.
That’s what’s on my mind this Friday. What’s on yours?