The Big Picture..

After learning the ins and outs of the NYC subway system I made it to the launch of Change by Us NYC, a website that connects New Yorkers to share ideas and create projects that improve the city. The speakers were from grassroots organizations, that have put huge amounts of time, effort and passion into projects that have improved the lives and well-being of New Yorkers. After hearing some of the speakers talk about their well established projects and organizations, it made me realize how easy it is to loose sight of the big picture. What I mean is the overall objective, in our case improving the health and atmosphere of a community in Staten Island that has been to frequently overlooked. I find myself getting caught up in small details and daily trials and tribulations. Its important to pull back and see all we have accomplished in the month the Roots of Peace Garden has been opened. A month ago the space couldn't even be called a garden and now we have tomatoes, eggplants and peppers thanks to the support of the community.

Group meeting tonight 7:30 pm at the YMCA Counseling Services Center (285 Vanderbilt Ave. SI, New York 10304) Come for deserts, dialogue and garden news!