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Where oh where did the tailors go, oh where oh where did they go?” That’s what Deva said when we went into the fair trade HOPE children’s clothing studio yesterday. Kai said, “It sure is quiet in here.” I said, “yes perfect for yoga class!” I think they were a little surprised when so many of their friends showed up to do kids yoga in the former cutting room. I must say kids yoga is pretty fun. Actually it is really fun. We got to make up a whole

Read more... | Published: 10/28/08

Hi there friends and neighbors, supporters of fair trade: Shall we just say, hold on to your hats and glasses? Because I have no idea where this wild ride is taking us!

Let me just catch you up on the tailors trekking out. Yes we’ve seen the day that the tailors pack it up and go back to their villages. Luckily it couldn’t have been at a better time as it is the harvest. SO their families will be happy to see them and won’t be on

Read more... | Published: 10/27/08

I mentioned I had a theory regarding the huge difference in responses to the World of HOPE campaign. The comparative statistics between normal children’s clothing stores and fair trade stores were interestingly revealing. (children’s clothing stores, 50% would listen, Fair Trade stores, 90% would listen). And remember, what we sell predominantly is children’s clothing!



With the state of the economy a lot of businesses in my opinion are in fear mode. And when one is in fear mode, one

Read more... | Published: 10/22/08

I’ve been toying with the idea of making my debut on the blogging circuit for quite some time now. The question has been what can I offer that is not already being offered by Gina’s fabulous writing skills? We’ll, a man’s perspective on the whole HOPE, Chiang Mai scene might surprise a few people! The scene is a little quiet at the moment in terms of bodies as our staff have returned to their villages to help their families with the forthcoming rice harvest. It’s amazing how you get used

Read more... | Published: 10/21/08

My, oh my, I was just going over my blogs and realized that I may have left you hanging w/ a blog entitled disillusionment. Apologies, apologies, how completely horrific is that? Admittedly, I’ve been a slacker as my writing has been a bit on the back burner since the tailors went back to their villages – have I taken you down that little saga journey??? Don’t let me get ahead of myself – first things first.

On a positive note, it’s all about fair trade. Have I mentioned

Read more... | Published: 10/21/08