Chepooka

Thank You, Anita

A friend of mine called me from San Francisco where she is giving a presentation on “core values” at The Body Shop holiday meeting (she’s a franchise owner). The Body Shop is known for it’s values - from community trade to activism in-store.

The tone in her voice was off, in that way that you know something is just not right.

Me: “What’s wrong?”
Her: Anita Roddick died today.

Turns out Anita died of a brain hemorrhage. What an incredible shock.

My friend asked me to do a little research about her life, gather some quotes and so forth. So I’m doing that now, just thinking about what the world has lost today. She has influenced me as a business person and as a human being and I’m quite positive that I’m not alone in that.

Thank you for making the world a better place Anita. Rest in peace.

Posted by chepooka on 09/10 at 05:02 PM

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After all the time that has passed since 911, things can get distorted and out of perspective. So on a day like this, 6 years to the day of the horrific attacks against the US, we need reminders. We should watch videos like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsF-RiMzGpk

It puts things into the proper perspective.

Posted by LYONSPOTTER on 09/11 at 10:22 AM

The Body Shop isn’t what it used to be. Their entire line is made up of synthetic chemicals now.. It’s a darn shame. The earth-friendly image is a fraud. Oh well.. atleast there are real alternatives.. burt’s bees, aubrey organics, dr bronners etc. Thanks for posting the tribute to Anita though!

Posted by on 09/29 at 03:34 PM