pic: care2 peace day cardCare2 have recently spruced up their website to give it a more 2.0 webby look and I must say that it is really cool. If you ever need to send someone some smiles over the miles with an online greeting card (you get to save trees, postal services energy and money at the same time) take a look at care2's e-cards. They're funny, serious, poignant and some have brilliant animations and audio. You'll also be subscribed to their up to date campaign alerts so will increase your awareness of environmental and social issues in other parts of the world (mainly the US).

Sunday 21st September 2008 is International Day of Peace so is a good time to reflect on the relative peace we have in this country, the progress we have made since 1994, and to think of those in conflict areas around the world who aren't as fortunate: Zimbabwe, Palestine, Sudan, Tibet, Burma, Iraq, Afganistan, Georgia...

It's a given that there is still much healing to be done in our own land, and racial and ethnic (zenophobic) tensions are still a worry, but perhaps we can also stop for a minute and count our blessings and celebrate and be grateful for the abundance we have.

Why not try out your e-card savvy by sending a peace day card to someone you're thinking of?

Peace be with you as you imagine, then create a new world where we can really make a difference.