The HEA Cafe

(My apologies - I tried to embed these videos, but couldn’t figure out how to do it) 

This morning I was driving into the city and had my Christmas music cranked as loud as I could because, really, how can you listen to the Ave Maria or O Holy Night quietly?  You just can’t.

And then, tucked in between Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and a Kenny & Dolly number was this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jEnTSQStGE

It was 1984 when Bob Geldoff convinced everyone to donate their time and talents to make this record (that’s back when it really was a record).  I believe they did a remake of it in 2004 to celebrate the 20th anniversary, but there’s nothing like the original.  And at this time of year, I think it’s appropriate that we all listen one more time and then reconsider what we can do to help, too.

Of course, shortly afterward, the rest of the world jumped on the idea.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jcrwu6WGoMs

and

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-KC9BxSibg

We can each only do what we can do, but if we all do a little bit, for whoever we can - whether for a stranger overseas or our next door neighbour - surely we can help make this holiday season a little brighter for everyone.

Cheers everyone!

Laura