Mary Olive Smith produced the documentary, A Walk to Beautiful, about women afflicted with untreated fistual. We watch co-founder Dr. Catherine Hamlin discuss the work performed by the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia.

“It is very difficult,” says Ayehu, “Waiting for food to be thrown in my direction. I don’t mix with people. I live here away from others.”

My hope is that other bloggers will talk about this over the next few days to bring more needed attention to fistula. Take a few moments from making money *guys* to talk/blog this up.

A Walk To Beautiful - currently an estimated 100,000 women go untreated for fistula with another 9000 following suit each year. We as “probloggers” can make a difference. Either blog about the subject or send money their way. Thank you.

Since the passing of Mother’s Day, they - moms - have been on my mind. Well, not moms in general rather their lives and health. All the things that come with being a mom. To tell you the truth I probably couldn’t do it. For that matter I don’t think most guys could pull it off with much measure of success.

A few minutes ago while talking to Val she mentioned the Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital in Ethiopia run by Dr. Catherine Hamlin. The documentary, A Walk to Beautiful, was the work of Mary Olive Smith - it’s on NOVA if you’re interested.

This got me to thinking about how fortunate some American are - they ones with insurance. As your run of the mill guy it can be embarrasing to discuss these issues. State side they have access to renowned surgeons with fancy hospitals performing laser vaginal plastic surgery for women seeking help. Whether in maintaining their sex lives or in helping offset the effects of childbirth. Aside from culture, beliefs, value system, and access to doctors, females face similar base situations in being a women.

Stabilize Your Current Situation Before You Invest

Before you consider investing in any self congratulatory high fives, you should really take a long hard look at your current situation. Investing in the future is a good thing, but clearing up bad - or potentially bad - situations in the present is more important. Think first - am I being a good person? Do my actions serve many or only the few.

Nothing remains secret when people are hurt. Those at the top are rarely as brilliant as their sycophant yes men who have them believe. Reviewed publicly their actions will doubtfully pass the scrutiny of the everyman if those decisions were self serving and not in everyones best interest. Do not be a greedy twit.

Poll not your peers but those that are thought less. Transparency continues to payoff over the long haul. Absolutely nothing protects greedy decisions. You should do this once each year or if deep down you feel a greedy twit once a quarter. It is important to know what is on your publicly discussed greed report, and to clear up any negative items as soon as possible. If you’ve set aside play money, but that money could serve others needs, you are better off doing for others. Secure a good standing from those in need before rewarding yourself.

Life throws curve balls. The measure of your leadership rests with effective decision making. Especially where finances are concerned. Oh yeah, I dig saving money - who doesn’t. My approach is to come up with equitable solutions and not keep funds from where they are needed most. Bragging and back patting for disadvantaging those that need it only to keep it for yourself, especially if your doing it for self benefit at another’s expense if greedy. That’s not smart money management little rabbit no that’s being a silly twit.

So when I stumbled across vistaprint coupons with savings like 50% off most products site wide, 80% off business cards or 80% address labels… heck this is to be celebrated. You supply needs to keep business running smoothly without appearing stingy. Word gets out when you do good only to meet needs important to you. Geez, the whole community might find out and we don’t want that do we?

Here’s the deal about this site. Services included are things like rubber stamps, checks, business cards with announcements and car magnets thrown in for good measure. Stop being a self serving numb nut and become a better person. You find commensurable equitable operations serve everyone best. We can be creative developing cost cutting alternatives. Mmm K? =)