Busy day out in the world. We woke to this pic

 

From there I heard down to Shelburne for lunch with my friend Zach. Zach is an amazing guy… when he was 18 he started an organization called Hack Club  

which helps kids set up software development clubs all over the world. About 3 years ago Zach moved his org to Vermont..  and he’s been building it up ever since. I always love talking to him.. he has such a clear and wonderful vision 

From there I headed to to meet Jamie at the Make-a-wish foundation. Make a wish is a wonderful organize it that grants wishes for kids were dealing with serious illnesses and their families. Example of a kid going through chemo might get a chance to take his family to Disney World to swim with dolphins…. I didn’t realize it but it is a nationwide organization. Vermont has one of the smallest chapters and jamie is the leader of it. The Make-A-Wish foundation is in the teddy bear factory building. They have a corner of the building that is very cool staircase where they grant the wish… And a really nice facility upstairs where the kid in the family can hang out and find out the details of their trip. Call decisions are often heartbreaking… The hope and joy that these wishes can give kids need so much.… I was there to take a look at some lighting possibilities for the entrance staircase. Evidently Jamie’s talk to a couple of people who referred him to me. I need to figure out what I can do with the space… And most importantly what I can do with my own time given that I’ve got several other projects going. This is just such a great thing to put energy into. I’ve still gotta figure it out

 

So many cool things to work on.. gotta make some more time 🙂 

nite all, nite sam

-me