Lend and borrow with your friends and neighbors
“The miracle is this: the more we share the more we have.” – Leonard Nimoy Every August, my sister goes through the same routine. New backpack, new binders, a fresh set of pens because the old ones “don’t feel right” anymore. Last year I asked her what happened to last year’s backpack. She looked at…
“It’s not how much we give, but how much love we put into giving.” — Mother Teresa I once gifted my cousin a pair of shoes I thought she would love. They didn’t fit. She still smiled, but I remember that little sting of “I tried but missed.” That memory stuck. How many times do…
In 2006, BookMooch started a whole new era in online book swapping. John Buckman had this idea to make a platform that was more than just swapping books. it was about creating a community. It was a new way for readers everywhere to connect.
In this age of digital connectivity, the nature of community has changed dramatically. While community has always involved some common purpose or identity, frequent interaction, and mutual support, in the past communities have been made up of people in close physical proximity–whether a neighborhood, church, or some other group of people seen face-to-face on a…
We are social animals. And while each of us is an individual, we long for relationships with others. Being part of a community brings many benefits: social connection and engagement; a sense of support and belonging; better physical, mental, and financial health. Of course, it’s important to find the right balance between individual and community…
Raise your hand if you love reading and REAL books! There are no doubt advantages to the digital revolution, but there’s also nothing quite like curling up in a comfy chair or hammock with a book in your hands, and getting lost in another world for a pleasant hour or so. Here at Swampum, we’re…
