"Tom Hunter was a musician, singer, songwriter, educator, story teller. A gentle and internally strong man. The kind of man who shows his strength by showing his heart."
To answer your question in more detail, no, he wasn't a GOD. He was a man who lived a purposeful and meaningful life, tirelessly working on behalf of and to the benefit of children. His music education, song writing abilities, belief in the importance of transmitting culture through orality, supplying people and children with a sense of human spiritual connectedness and approaches to the experiences of young children transformed the practice of educators across the nation (and the world ) who were fortunate enough to have been exposed to his goodness, grace, insightful and kind nature.
He was a stone thrown in the waters of life and whose ripples will be felt for generations yet to come.
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
liz3564 wrote:I have to admit, Jersey Girl, after reading your rant, I feel incredibly guilty.
I enjoyed one of the best weekends of my life. ;)
I was invited to guest judge at a vocal competition at ECU, and enjoyed the company of some of the best musicians in the region.
My gay boyfriend/voice student went with me, and he is always a great "hang out" buddy.
What made it a great weekend was no phones, no kids...just the joy of good music and good food. :)
Oh, don't feel guilty! Your weekend sounded wonderful and I have to say that most weeks for me are strewn with glorious and meaningful moments that I wouldn't trade for anything.
This week just wasn't one of those!
What really sent me "off" was the night I found out that Tom Hunter had died. You see, a few weeks ago I had the opportunity to attend a seminar with his singing/presenting partners and during that presentation, they spoke about not making children say "good morning" to adults "Because some mornings aren't good and children don't want to be there. Some mornings are terrible. Infact, this *year* has been terrible and to tell you the truth, I don't want to be here."
I had no idea why, until I saw the message on Tom's web site. Then I got to thinking about what a loss this was to his partners who had sung and presented with him for 25+ years, and how awful it must feel to have that third instrument and that third (dynamic) voice missing now, and to take his lead on his songs in place of him.
And I just cried at the thought of it.
And it pretty much went from there. The need to rant, to vent and just write about it on this screen.
And so I did. :-)
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Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
Jersey Girl wrote: Did you think it was a good read? Be honest. And could you say why?
I honestly confess I didn't read all of it, but most of it (trying to catch up on other posts/personal writing too). The OP was "classic Jersey Girl". I'm going on your posts here as well. I once had a history lecturer/professor who insisted that "history is all about style" (didn't say much for his belief in objectivity), and that's what blogging is all about too - style - and capturing imaginations. Some people can make a telephone book interesting, just by the way they write (Runtu is possibly one of them). And you obviously like writing, irony, wit, sarcasm - so why waste it in Off Topic?
Jersey Girl wrote: Did you think it was a good read? Be honest. And could you say why?
I honestly confess I didn't read all of it, but most of it (trying to catch up on other posts/personal writing too). The OP was "classic Jersey Girl". I'm going on your posts here as well. I once had a history lecturer/professor who insisted that "history is all about style" (didn't say much for his belief in objectivity), and that's what blogging is all about too - style - and capturing imaginations. Some people can make a telephone book interesting, just by the way they write (Runtu is possibly one of them). And you obviously like writing, irony, wit, sarcasm - so why waste it in Off Topic?
I really appreciate the feedback, Ray. Another poster said they liked it because it showed my personality. Now, that's pretty scary! I have to tell you that in all the years I've been posting, which is going on 10 years of sitting before a computer communicating with virtual strangers for what reason I don't know, that the ONLY times (and I've said this many times) that posters have complimented me or said "hey, I enjoyed that" were the times I totally let it fly and didn't think about what I was writing.
Maybe I should stop thinking altogether.
Okay, so maybe I'll try a blog on here and just see how that goes. I enjoy writing as an outlet and form of self expression.
I dunno though. A blog seems kinda egocentric.
I can so live with that!
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
Jersey Girl wrote: Another poster said they liked it because it showed my personality. Now, that's pretty scary! I have to tell you that in all the years I've been posting, which is going on 10 years of sitting before a computer communicating with virtual strangers for what reason I don't know, that the ONLY times (and I've said this many times) that posters have complimented me or said "hey, I enjoyed that" were the times I totally let it fly and didn't think about what I was writing.
I go on the Net largely for entertainment and communication (since I live alone), and to learn new things. On days off I sit here and "talk" to people, like you. "Letting it fly" is always interesting, because it's honest opinion. I talk to strangers in my job all the time, and people have "let fly" with some amazing personal information, even about their sex lives. They either trust me totally, or realise that they'll never see me again (I suspect the latter). But I think most people hunger for communication, to know that they aren't the only ones who endure momunental stuff ups in life, like wrecked Saturday mornings spiced up by Jehovah's Witnesses knocking on your door. LOL.
Zack has a very good blog too, and his openness about himself is refreshing to read. Maybe you don't want to go that far, but blogging does provide a "window to your soul", so weigh the costs.
Jersey Girl wrote: Okay, so maybe I'll try a blog on here and just see how that goes. I enjoy writing as an outlet and form of self expression.
Then after that you can go on to become a real blogger, independent of MDB. What you write here doesn't show up at Google Blogs. You need to create a blogger account for that, and hundreds more eyes "looking into your soul", if you can bear it.
Then after that you can go on to become a real blogger, independent of MDB. What you write here doesn't show up at Google Blogs. You need to create a blogger account for that, and hundreds more eyes "looking into your soul", if you can bear it.
Oh, I don't think so! I would be very glad if hundreds more eyes could NOT read what I write! I'm setting it up here and infact, have set it so no one can read it.
Not until I'm ready!
(Which could be never ;-)
Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.
Chinese Proverb
Jack was a PIRATE!!!!! Awesome, I will have a look out for him. Technically, he will be going through sewage treatment and people will be washed with him. Harhar.
SUAS you are not a nice person. Perhaps that is your intention.
Jersey Girl, thanks for the rant, it was amazing. I myself have had a great week, even though I am not sure if I have, but I sure feel like everything seems okaaaay! I begun writing a book/blog thing, which was inspired by something I wrote in reply to my mum. It was beginning really good, then I closed it forgetting to save it. So maybe that wasn't meant to be, but I will keep trying. It was difficult to get into words because I am trying to explain how people can 'think outside the box' as such. I guess it is somewhat controversial, but I am trying to explain the things that people don't often notice. Like Johari's window. :P
Your trainers look comfy, I wouldn't wear them personally, but I am more into Basball boots and that sorta style. I don't tend to worry the specifics of my feet, I just wear shoes and if they are uncomfy I either ware them out a little or wear them less. With these boots I just altered the inner sole because it was giving me sore feet, now they are perfect.
I have the Drs tomorow, got a freakish test, it looks painful, but shouldn't be too bad. I kinda put off going back if nothing changed as the Nurse said. Guess it's not hormonal then. :P
We (the YSA) are having FHE at my place tonight. I made some trail mix, my friend didn't even know what it was, but it looks mightly funky, and very unhealthy. Can't wait, and yes, my life is so boring, that FHE is getting me excited, infact I was very excited to attend the CES Fireside last night, and for once the lesson wasn't on marrage or anything like that. It was really usefull, I think the dude could have done better and spoke in a wiser way, but it was still very useful.
I don't come on here anywhere near as much as I used to, but I wanted to say that, Jersey Girl you have had a huge impact on my life since I have known you and you have always been there for me, I am grateful. Thank you. I feel somewhat sad that the other forum is dying out, because it has given me a lot of Charactor growing up, and has made me who I am, or at least partly. At times, even my haven. I miss it greatly. I often forget people, I recognise the name but can't place who they are. Even people on this board, but now and then it comes back to me, but you and Mon, I have never forgot. I am thankful for the nights when I couldn't sleep and you were there to listen and provide wisdom. I have classes coming up soon and may not be around often. I have changed a lot this past year. Less contradictive and a little more logical. That's gotta be good right?
God Bless,
Nicky.
"HOW DARE YOU KEEP US WAITING!!!!! I demand you post right this very instant or I'll... I'll... I'll hold my breath until I slump over and bang my head against the keyboard resulting in me posting something along the lines of "SR Wphgohbrfg76hou7wbn.xdf87e4iubnaelghe45auhnea4iunh eb9uih t4e9h eibn z"! "-- Angus McAwesome (Jul 21/08 11:51 pm)