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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



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35 comments:

  1. Alex J. CavanaughDecember 24, 2013 at 5:27 AM

    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. L. Diane WolfeDecember 24, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Song evokes such a simpler time. Nice memories.

    Merry Christmas!

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  3. AnonymousDecember 24, 2013 at 8:20 AM

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

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  4. Donna K. WeaverDecember 24, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    That really takes me back. :D

    Merry Christmas!

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  5. Elsie AmataDecember 24, 2013 at 9:31 AM

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

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  6. Sarah FosterDecember 24, 2013 at 9:49 AM

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

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  7. Tyrean MartinsonDecember 24, 2013 at 10:31 AM

    Merry Christmas Bish! Thanks for the song!

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  8. Donna SmithDecember 24, 2013 at 10:49 AM

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

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  9. Michelle WallaceDecember 24, 2013 at 10:50 AM

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

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  10. Philip Verghese 'Ariel'December 24, 2013 at 11:39 AM

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

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  11. CWMartinDecember 24, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    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. Miranda HardyDecember 24, 2013 at 12:10 PM

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

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  13. Mary AalgaardDecember 24, 2013 at 1:36 PM

    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. HuntressDecember 24, 2013 at 1:56 PM

    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. Rawknrobyn.blogspot.comDecember 24, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    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. Yolanda RenéeDecember 24, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Lovely!

    Merry Christmas!

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  17. Empty Nest InsiderDecember 24, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    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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  18. Susan Gourley/KelleyDecember 24, 2013 at 7:57 PM

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

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  19. EllaDecember 24, 2013 at 10:26 PM

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

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  20. Mark KoopmansDecember 25, 2013 at 3:10 AM

    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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  21. Michael Di GesuDecember 25, 2013 at 9:20 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!

    MERRY CHRISTMAS, BISH!

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  22. PK HREZODecember 25, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Merry Christmas Bish! Thanks for the song! :)

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  23. Sharon HimslDecember 25, 2013 at 5:34 PM

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

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  24. klahanieDecember 25, 2013 at 7:28 PM

    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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  25. LizaDecember 26, 2013 at 8:09 AM

    Wonderful choice. Merry Christmas, Bish.

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  26. ChanceletDecember 26, 2013 at 10:29 AM

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

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  27. SuzanneDecember 26, 2013 at 2:01 PM

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

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  28. UnknownDecember 26, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Very nice idea. Good luck with your project.

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  29. Hilary Melton-ButcherDecember 27, 2013 at 3:16 AM

    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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  30. Misha GerrickDecember 27, 2013 at 11:18 AM

    Loved it!

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

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  31. David P. KingDecember 27, 2013 at 12:08 PM

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

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  32. AnonymousDecember 27, 2013 at 3:23 PM

    Really neat! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

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  33. Elizabeth MarroDecember 28, 2013 at 6:38 PM

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

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  34. Deniz BevanDecember 30, 2013 at 9:12 AM

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

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  35. NicoleDecember 30, 2013 at 8:18 PM

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

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