Share your light in the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Step up and share some good news.

Baskets in the light.
Photo by cava_cavien. 

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Feb 10-12, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket. And cheer for each other, OK? I'll be away from a computer all weekend.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

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Step up to the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Step up and share some good news.

Step basket photo
by Joe Shlabotnik on Flickr.

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Feb 3-5, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Quick! Open up the Brag Basket!

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Together, we build something meaningful.

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Jan 27-29, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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We build the Brag Basket together

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. Together, we build something meaningful.

Basket makers working together.
Photo (CC) by Steve Lospalluto

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Jan 20-22, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Wrap up in the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The things we share are our gifts to each other.

Wrap up in the Brag Basket.
Quilt basket photo by Natalie Jo.

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Jan 13-15, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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A brand new Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The things we share are our gifts to each other.

Shiny new baskets for a new year.
Photo by Sean Dreilinger.

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Jan 6-8, 2012. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Brag Basket is overflowing this year

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The things we share are our gifts to each other.

New Year's Basket fun.

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Dec 30-31, 2011 plus Jan 1 2012. Have some good news this week, or even this year? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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The Brag Basket is our gift to each other

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The things we share are our gifts to each other.

The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Dec 23-25, 2011. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

This community is the gift we give to
each other.  Christmas basket
photo from Garden Beth.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

This is not an ad. (I delete the ads.) It's a conversation with friends. So jump in. And remember to cheer for each other.

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The Brag Basket is never the same twice

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Dec 16-18, 2011. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Basket photo by Katy Wrathall. 

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Put It in the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Dec 9-11, 2011. Have some good news this week? Put it in the Brag Basket.

Put it in the Brag Basket, then come
back and savor it later.
Basket photo by vlasta2. 

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Join our tradition of sharing

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Dec 2-4, 2011.

Basket by Dawgbyte77

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Thanksgiving brings Baskets of Hope

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Nov 25-27, 2011. Since this is U.S. Thanksgiving, why not share something you're thankful for?

Thanksgiving basket by Faith Goble

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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This photo was tagged "Baskets of Hope," from a Thanksgiving dinner
hosted by a local food bank in  Indianapolis.
I made a small donation to my local food banks this week.
I hope you'll share a little of your own hope with others, too. 

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Brag Basket is running behind schedule

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one Nov 18-20, 2011.

Oops, the Brag Basket was a bit
behind schedule this week.
(You can't rush quality.)
Photo by hbarrows.

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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The 11-11-11 Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one 11-11-11 to 11-13-11.

11 photo by imago

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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You're in charge of the Brag Basket this week

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one November 4-6, 2011. I'm on the road, so it's up to you to spread the word and cheer for each other!

Autumn apple basket by Jaanus Silla

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Brag Basket full of candy corn

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one October 28-30, 2011.

Oct 30 is National Candy Corn Day. FYI.
Photo by SnarkyGurl. 

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others. Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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I love the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one October 21-23, 2011.

I love the Brag Basket. 

Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others.

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post.

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Come share in the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one October 14-16, 2011.

Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

An Oklahoma Cherokee basket. 

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others.

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post, email me, or catch me on any social network and share your thought.

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A peach of a Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one October 7-9, 2011.

Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

Photo by Rex Hammock. Rex's company
Hammock, Inc., just celebrated
20 years in business. Congrats!

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others.

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post, email me, or catch me on any social network and share your thought.

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Share your good stuff in the Brag Basket

The Brag Basket is our tradition of sharing. The basket is always free and open all weekend, this one September 30-October 2, 2011.

Display your good stuff in the Brag Basket.
[Photo: Basket maker Terrol Dew Johnson.
Photo by sea turtle on Flickr.]

Even though I call this the Brag Basket, it's not really about bragging. It's about sharing.

What can you do in the Brag Basket?

• introduce yourself
• share some great news from this week
• congratulate a friend
• laugh about something wonderful that you tried that failed
• applaud for each other

Don't hold back because of that word, "brag." When you hold back, you hide your good news and accomplishments that might inspire others.

Speak up and add yourself or another deserving soul in the comments. We all cheer, and everyone feels great. It lets you meet each other a bit. Reading each others' stories brings us a bit closer to being a community.

How does it work? You write a comment on this post, email me, or catch me on any social network and share your thought.

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