Monday, November 25, 2019

the way to feel good is to do good

It's been awhile since I wrote here about one of the nicest guys in the world, Jon Bon Jovi, and after seeing him on television, I simply had to update what I have previously written.  (The picture by the way, is from CBS news which did a report on him during their Sunday Morning program). 

I could tell you the story of his very special restaurants, but many of you probably saw the report.  I hope it leads you to get involved though.  Check out their website at https://www.jonbonjovisoulfoundation.org/ and see how you can help.

It's not just what Bon Jovi is doing that inspires me.  I also paid close attention to what he said during the tv interview and was greatly encouraged by the words describing his work in his Soul Kitchens.  "It can obviously never compare to performing or writing songs," he said. "But what it does do is it gives you the same sense of fulfillment, I think, when I leave here at night and you see the lives you touch.  I have left here, you know, after a long night of volunteering and said, 'That makes you feel the same kind of good.' You know? And that's what I say, the way to feel good is to do good, you know?

"Find your good – and do it."  Excellent advice for us all!

Sunday, November 10, 2019

How to get to Sesame Street

Everybody sing!  (You know you want to).

Sunny days
Sweeping the clouds away
On my way to where the air is sweet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to sesame street
Come and play
Everything's a-okay
Family neighbors friends
That's where we meet
Can you tell me how to get
How to get to sesame street
How to get to sesame street
How to get to sesame street
How to get to sesame street


Even if you can't remember the words or the tune, you know the song.  Most of us have grown up with it.  Our kids have too.  It's the theme song of course from Sesame Street, the long-running children's tv show that turns 50 today.

Fifty?  Is that possible?  Yup.  The program began even before PBS, its home for most of its run.  That first year they were on NET (National Educational Television).  Some more numbers - 4,500 episodes have been produced.  There have also been 35 TV specials, 200 home videos, and 180 albums.  Oh and they even have a very popular YouTube channel.  These days they are also on HBO.
 
Is there anyone out there who has never watched this great show?  It doesn't just keep kids occupied, it help them learn.  What a difference it has made over the years in the lives of so many.  May it continue forever!