May 13th and Day 12 of the quest. (If this is your first time reading Five-Foot Nothin', read post entitled 'Blowing It' for quest explanation).
"I can give you a six-word formula for success: Think things through - then follow through." - Sir Walter Scott.
I could not agree more. Without question, one of the more challenging aspects of this quest is not to be inspired into a good idea, but to follow through on an idea and continue to move things forward.
Today, it is my pleasure to report that one of the Five-Foot Nothin' initiatives is moving forward. For those faithful FFN readers, you already know I applied to adopt a Scottsdale city road to keep it clean -- thanks to the inspiration of a driving litterbug and his pitch of Starbucks cup out his window. (See post entitled 'Total Garbage' for the whole story) And as most expectant parents waiting to hear back from the adoption agency, I've been anxious to know what is in store for me. And now I know:
Five -Foot Nothin' is now the very proud parent of a mile of Scottsdale roadway. I have just learned that we are the official sponsors of Scottsdale Road from Cactus to Thunderbird. Signs have been ordered and will be erected near both Cactus Road and Thunderbird Road in a few weeks. In the meantime, consider this posting the 'birth announcement'.
And now it's time to get busy -- Starting with recruiting. I'm looking for a Dirty Dozen to get out there with me and keep our city a place of pride.
- Yes -- That means picking up trash. I'll bring the gloves and Hefty bags.
- Yes -- That means you may get a little dirty. Look on the bright side: This is one of the few ways you can get a little dirty in public with a bunch of other people and not get in trouble.
- Yes -- That means you may sweat some. Just imagine how good the libations will taste after that, though.
- Yes -- I just said 'libations'. Are you kidding me? Did you seriously think I'd put this together and not arrange an after-glow party?
- Yes -- I just said 'party'. And I'm envisioning a swimming pool as part of the experience for our first outing...
For those of you who know me, you already know I'm serious about community service. For those of you who know me well, you know I that I take creating experiences and having fun while I work even more seriously. For those who I have not yet met, come join us and find out for yourself how good a couple hours of community service can feel along side of some energetic, positive people that love to play.
Interested in being part of the Five-Foot Nothin' Dirty Dozen? Great. Email me at: dolores@fivefootnothin.com with your contact information. See you on the roadside soon...
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-Dolores McKay
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