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Tuesday, December 24, 2013

50 States of Pray

Mark Koopman thought of a lovely way to celebrate Christmas

Mark says:
"I’m calling it the 50 States of Pray event and I’d love to find at least one person (but the more the merrier) from each U.S. state to participate.

But wait... as they say on TV... This is absolutely open to anyone, anywhere. Imagine if we got one person from 50 independent states (countries), too. That would be amazing! All that’s required is to take a moment and about 100 words. Please share a prayer, a thought, a memory, a hope and even a regret about the past and/or a wish for the future."

My Contribution
I can't think of a better Christmas message than this song. The Youngbloods were the first to make it popular in the turbulent year of 1967. But it was written by Dino Valenti and first recorded by The Kingston Trio in 1964. Joni Mitchell used it for many years to close her shows. You can read more about it HERE. The beautiful melody and words are as relevant today as they were when it was written. Turn it up. Close your eyes and... listen.
MERRY CHRISTMAS



Go HERE to visit the other bloggers who are participating. 

35 comments:

  1. I'd feel bad if I made an angel cry though...
    Merry Christmas, Bish! You and your family have a good one.

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  2. Song evokes such a simpler time. Nice memories.

    Merry Christmas!

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  3. Hi, Bish! Thanks for sharing this video. My husband listened to it with me. Merry Christmas!

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  4. That really takes me back. :D

    Merry Christmas!

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  5. Yep, that's what it's all about. Love one another. Merry Christmas!!

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  6. Merry Christmas! Glad to have met you through this blog hop :)

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  7. Merry Christmas Bish! Thanks for the song!

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  8. "When the one who left us here returns for us at last"...looking forward to it!
    Merry Christmas!

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  9. Thanks for sharing the song.
    Have a blessed and peaceful Christmas, Bish.
    Writer In Transit

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  10. Good take.
    Have a blessed day.
    Season's Greetings
    Phil

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  11. If you hear the song I'm singing, you will understand... you hold the key to love and fear all in your trembling hand... just one key unlocks them both, it's there at your command... Have a Merry Christmas!

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  12. Music is a great joy, and very inspirational to me personally. Enjoy the holidays!

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  13. Love that song, and indeed an iconic one for the 60's. Some things have improved. Some have not. Blessings to you for the holidays and into the new year!

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  14. A song from my youth. Excellent.
    A Blessed Day to you and yours.
    Author of Wilder Mage at Spirit Called
    Facebook Wilder Mage

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  15. I never closed by eyes and listened to the words. It's as soothing as it is inspiring. Thank you, Bish. This was an idyllic message.

    Blessings and love,
    xoRobyn

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  16. This is such a great song that I hadn't thought about in a long time. You're right that this message is timeless. Merry Christmas Bish!

    Julie

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  17. That's a touching song for the day and everyday. Merry Christmas to you and yours.

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  18. Merry Christmas Bish! Thank you for the song-so moving!

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  19. Aloha Bish,

    Thanks for sharing the video, but most of all supporting 50 States so much (I "saw" your comments all over the place :)

    Really appreciate that and wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, y'all :)

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  20. Merry Christmas Bish! Thanks for the song! :)

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  21. Another time, another era. It seems so long ago we sung this song, but the words still hold true.

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  22. Hi Bish,

    And we get together in a common cause of being here for each other. A solidarity of hope for this world.

    I do so hope that you and your loved ones had a lovely Christmas.

    In kindness,

    Gary :)

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  23. Wonderful choice. Merry Christmas, Bish.

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  24. Thanks for sharing! May you have a blessed New Year! Writer’s Mark

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  25. Hi Bish - making sure I visit everyone on this blog hop - getting there! Lovely song :)
    Suzanne @ Suzannes Tribe
    x

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  26. Very nice idea. Good luck with your project.

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  27. Hi Bish - great thoughts are expressed here aren't they - so thank you for posting.

    The first few words .. 'fear's the way we die' .. if we fear we do lose something of ourselves ...

    ... but 'get together and smile on your brother' - so true and so important in this age where we so often don't remember others ...

    Thanks Bish - great thoughts .. Hilary

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  28. Loved it!

    Hope you had a blessed Christmas time, and may you have a prosperous new year. :-)

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  29. Such a fitting song for this post. Thank you for sharing, and I wish you and yours a Happy Holidays! :)

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  30. Really neat! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  31. An oldie but goodie and perfect for right now. Thanks so much for brining me back! Happy New Year!

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  32. Ooh, great song to choose! Hope you have a wonderful New Year!

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  33. Hope you had a great Christmas! Best wishes for a wonderful 2014 too!

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