Reflecting on Martin Luther King's message of Peace

"We must pursue peaceful ends through peaceful means."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Today, throughout the US, people are commemorating Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, with messages of peace, civil and human rights, mutual responsibility and service. We encourage you, wherever you may live in the world, to take a moment to reflect on his words, his life and his example.
Watch his "I Have a Dream" speech in full here or read the text here. For a larger collection of his speeches and sermons, check here.
To provide assistance to the victims of the Haiti earthquake, look at this list of organizations responding to the crisis prepared by Charity Navigator.

Wear PeaceTags to honor Veteran's Day!

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veteran's Day and called upon Americans everywhere to rededicate themselves to the cause of peace. Here's an archival photo of "Ike" signing the bill:

Veteran’s Day is largely intended to thank living veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contribution to our national security is appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served, not only those who died, have sacrificed much to honor their country.

Here are some ideas of how you can honor veterans on November 11th (and everyday!):

• Wear your PeaceTag. Explain to people that you do so to honor the service of American veterans AND to wish them, their families and all of us more peace. PeaceTags donates all net proceeds to veterans and peacemaking causes.
• Send a donation to the Fisher House (www.fisherhouse.org) one of our AMAZING non-profit partners who provide a peaceful oasis for the families of veterans to stay at while their loved one receives medical treatment at VA Hospitals.
• Volunteer at a VA Hospital. Contact your local VA hospital's community volunteer coordinator and explore volunteer opportunities
• Thank a veteran for their service. There are over 23 million veterans currently living in the US. These include veterans from WWI through the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. Simply say thank you. It will mean a lot.
• Do one simple act to create more peace today. A more peaceful world is in all of our best interests. And a peaceful world is what all veterans and their families want. We won't all lead a Civil Rights Movement like Martin Luther King, Jr., nor will many of us care for thousands of sick people like Mother Teresa. But we CAN commit to small acts of kindness and compassion that make our world a little better, a little more peaceful.

Happy Veteran's Day and a heartfelt thank you to this nation's veterans from PeaceTags!!!!

Maya Angelou receives a PeaceTag!!!!

Dr. Maya Angelou is truly a global Renaissance woman! As a poet, educator, historian, best-selling author, actress, playwright, civil-rights activist, producer and director, she continues to travel the world, spreading her legendary wisdom.

Recently, the amazing Dr. Angelou shared her wisdom through a keynote address at Plymouth Housing Group's annual fundraising luncheon. (Plymouth Housing Group is a Seattle based organization devoted to helping homeless people.)

After her inspiring speech, Dr. Angelou was presented with a PeaceTag as a gift of gratitude. (PeaceTags have become very popular speaker/dignitary gifts!)

Pictured here are Plymouth Housing Board President, Leslie Christian, Dr. Maya Angelou, and PeaceTags' founder, Fredda Goldfarb.

If you need some inspiration today or any day, look to the beautiful words of Maya Angelou.

"How important it is for us to recognize and celebrate our heroes and she-roes!" Maya Angelou

At PeaceTags, we celebrate some of the world's greatest heroes and sher-roes and their words about peace!!!! (And remember, all net proceeds support organizations working to heal the wounds of war!)

Happy Peace Day!!!!

Happy Peace Day from PeaceTags!!!! September 21st has been designated the International Day of Peace by the United Nations. Here are 5 simple ideas to make this day matter:

• Wish 5 people a Happy Peace Day!


• Update your Facebook or Twitter page with a Happy Peace Day message!


• Resolve to make one change in your life that will bring you more peace!


• Resolve to make one change in your life that will bring someone else more peace!


• Wear your PeaceTag and think about, talk about and work for peace!

Remember, PeaceTags donates all net proceeds to non-profits committed to helping wounded veterans, their families, our communities and our world.

Now go out and make it a peace-full day!!!!

American Idols get Peacetagged!!!!

Here I am with American Idols, Kris Allen and Adam Lambert who were presented PeaceTags on behalf of a corporate sponsor. (Remember, PeaceTags make awesome gifts for VIPS!)

The American Idol 2009 Summer Tour rocked the Tacoma Dome last night and PeaceTags were presented to all 10 finalists: Kris Allen, Adam Lambert, Danny Gokey, Lil Rounds, Matt Giraud, Michael Sarver, Megan Joy, Allison Iraheta, Michael Sarver and Scott MacIntyre.

Lil Rounds and all the Idols were delightful! So talented, so charming!!!!

If you have the chance, catch one of the shows on their 50 city tour. You will LOVE it!!!! The entire night was FABULOUS but I had two favorite moments. Adam performed a brilliant rendition of Led Zeppelin's Whole Lotta Love. (Beamed me back in time to high school ) And when Kris led the group in a spirited "Hey Jude"(one of my all time fave songs), it was magical!!!!!

Keep your eyes open. Lots of celebrities are wearing PeaceTags to support our grassroots, volunteer fueled mission to help veterans and spread peace one tag at a time!!!! (Below is our brand new PeaceBaby which is extremely popular!!!!)

Now go out and make it a peace-full day!!!!!

PeaceTags Around the World!!!!

PeaceTags Ambassadors, those who wear their PeaceTags and proudly tell others how they help heal the wounds of war and spread peace, are going global!!!!! Above, Amy Pal wears her PeaceTag in London.

I receive e-mails daily from around the world! PeaceTags Ambassador Extraordinaire, Patti Savoy and her husband, Bill, are visiting the gorgeous Greek Isles. These are some of their fab photos!

And, many others have shared photos from their travels. Here is my husband Steven, with our friend Greg at the Great Wall of China! (sporting PeaceTags!)

John Comstock wearing his PeaceTag while climbing Mount Killamanjaro in Africa!

Here is Paul Schwabe and a friend at Lourdes, France.

Shannon Komen with son, Bo, in Paris:

There is no stopping the momentum of PeaceTags Peeps and our grass roots effort to help veterans and spread peace! Please make today a Peace-full Day!!!!

PeaceTags at the NW Women's Convocation!!!

Journalist and author, Cokie Roberts, is presented a PeaceTag on stage at the 2009 NW Women's Convocation.

The Intercommunity Peace and Justice Center sponsored this fantastic event in my hometown of Bellevue, Washington May 1-2, 2009. The Northwest Women's Convocation brought together over 1800 people!!!

The Women’s Convocation gathered women for prayer, ritual, education, empowerment, celebration and transformation. Informative workshops and speakers inspired attendees to improve personal relationships, social structures, faith communities and planet Earth!!!

The event's Key Note speakers were all presented PeaceTags as "gifts of gratitude" for all they do to make the world a better place!!!

Here is Riane Eisler being presented a PeaceTag by Susan Francois, CSJP. Riane Eisler is a world renown social scientist, attorney, and author. Her books include The Real Wealth of Nations: Creating a Caring Economics.

We are delighted that these remarkable women were peace-tagged!!!!