As many of you know, early in January my account got suspended because I was mistaken for spam. After about 4 days Word press finally realized the error and returned my account back to me. At that time I’d posted a blog about someone I consider One Of The Good Guys. Unfortunately it happened right before I posted this particular blog.
In society today, people have been gaining more notoriety from poor behaviors, falls from grace, etc. I, like many of you, have become conditioned to be cynical. So when I hear about a celebrity so moved by a tragedy that he’s compelled to do something to help, I perk up. I take notice.
The cynics are always ready when they hear someone made a song about it…”Sure, real classy… Make money off people’s grief.” There may have been a time or two where I’ve thought similar thoughts about certain books or movies. But again, this one was different. Andy Griggs sat horrified as the events at Sandy Hook Elementary unfolded before our stricken nation. Like all of us he cried. He sent out messages on Facebook and Twitter wondering if anyone knew people in New Town and what he could do to help. Obviously he and a songwriter friend wrote a song, then cut it. Then he made sure that all the proceeds went to United Way in New Town and that he would be completely unable to touch any of those funds. The other day while surfing YouTube he found that someone had taken his song and made a video for it. He loved it and encouraged us all to check it out…
As Valentine’s Day is coming I felt the need to send some love to New Town and the families of those lost… So I’m sharing the video and keeping New Town, Connecticut in my prayers. It was good to see the children of Sandy Hook Chorus singing in the Superbowl…and a great reminder that it’s important to continue to move forward with love and remembrance in our hearts.
Lovely, Kitt. Thanks for sharing!
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Thanks. It touched my heart.
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So so very heart breaking… thank you for reminding us of the 20 Little Angels mwaaah Kitt xxx
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Thanks. I found the song to be bittersweet, yet somehow positive.
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I didn’t know they suspended your account… Nightmare. Was it a particular post??
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Nope. Somehow I wound up hitting their spam alert, which can happen by mistake occasionally. I appealed, they looked ov my blog, realized it was an error & corrected the problem.
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Strange, I am glad it is sorted because I enjoy reading your blog.
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I’m glad, also. I enjoy writing it, and the friendships I’ve built along the way.
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yes it is really strange, it starts with a few comments and you end up sending and receiving e mails from people you have never met, and chances are never will.
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Absolutely…and then there are those others that just become such wonderful online friends you know that sooner or later you’ll meet. 🙂
It was actually quite nice. When my blog was suspended I heard from several concerned people both through Twitter and by email who were worried and knew I wouldn’t just disappear randomly with no notice. It was a good feeling to know I was missed. 🙂
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cool,
I have to say I am enjoying blogging, it is quite addictive.
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I couldn’t agree more!
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Really moving post. Thanks for stopping by my site so that I could find you.
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My pleasure! I truly enjoyed my visit. 🙂 Thank you for taking the time to return the favor.
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I for one am glad you’re back, blogging with a vegeance!
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Thanks, my friend! So thrilled to be back.
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Thank you for sharing!! I’m glad you’re back too!
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You are welcome. Thanks for reaching out when I disappeared.
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OH I nominated you for a blogger award. I know you are nominated a bunch (cuz you’re good) but I wanted to anyways-lol!
http://howtodateinlv.wordpress.com/2013/02/10/inspiring/
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Aw! Thanks. It’s still awesome to be nominated. 🙂
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Very touching post. I still am in shock that this happened. We will never forget those innocent kids that lost their lives way too soon.
Glad to know they found out you weren’t a spammer!
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Thanks, Phil. Glad you liked. I, too, am glad to know I’m not a spambot. Can’t even imagine how awkward that would’ve been to explain.
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… goosebumps…
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Right?
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