Dylan Hayes

TechSoup is a charity aimed at closing the digital divide in the non-profit and public sectors by improving eligible organizations’ ability to use digital technology to fulfill their various missions. To accomplish this, TechSoup’s main service is providing these organizations with commonly used business software and services such as Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace at a highly discounted (50-90% off) or totally free cost in comparison with the ordinary retail price.

Ikebana, a word often translated as “bringing life to flowers”, is a centuries-old art form of flower arrangement deeply associated with traditional Japanese culture. Its sacred origins, storied history, and varied methods by which it is practiced in the present day all contribute to the fascination that I have felt in researching this post, and I hope that this introductory post encourages readers into further curiosity and research on their own.