along with thousands of other optimistic folks, i was hoping and praying for a lifetime of freedom for the legendary barefoot bandit in the weeks leading up to his capture one year ago yesterday. colton harris-moore, the young boy who ran from his abusive home three years ago in search of peace, temporarily attained survival through actions that are now being considered a crime. you can read more about his story on a past blog here, and find the latest update here.

my heart still goes out to the brave soul who continues to seek out freedom in every form, as well as all children who have gone through any unnecessary suffering.

a few weeks ago, i posted a blog about the uniform project, a charitable exercise benefiting children living in the slums of india. i went back to the site to check out some of her innovative outfits and picked a few of my favorites for fun.

as an exercise in sustainable fashion, sheena matheiken is wearing the same dress every day for one year, creating 365 different looks. the uniform project is a fundraiser for the akanksha foundation, which is a grassroots movement revolutionizing education for underprivileged children living in the slums of india. to learn more about the humanitarian gesture or get a glimpse of her unique style choices, visit the website here.

keep me away from the wisdom which does not cry, the philosophy which does not laugh and the greatness which does not bow before children. 

~kahlil gibran