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Support Someone Who Needs It Most

Kelley Taylor — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 15:53:46 +0000

At a crucial moment, sometimes something unexpected can go wrong. Watch what happened here.

Greg Wyshinski, writer for Yahoo Sports, reported:

Elizabeth Hughes, 8, made her debut signing the national anthem at an AHL Norfolk Admirals (the Tampa Bay Lightning‘s affiliate) game against the Connecticut Whale (New York Rangers‘ affiliate). Angelic voice, bundle of nerves … and then after the words “gave proof,” her microphone abruptly cut out.

What happened next might be something we’ve seen before at a sporting event, but that never lacks for inspiration (and maybe a misty eye or two). There’s a moment around 1:30 into this clip that gives us hope for humanity:

Source: Yahoo Sports

Love: Friendship Never Ends

Kelley Taylor — Sun, 30 Nov 2008 15:52:03 +0000

The video below recaptures the story of two who adopted/rescued a lion cub from it’s cramped cage, raised it lovingly, then released it back into the wild. What is amazing is that no matter how life changed, the heart remembered love no matter how long it had been, how far apart they were or are, and transcended all logic and reason.

“Love and closeness have nothing to do with geography. No matter how far away you are, roots go with you.”

- Henriette Anne Klauser, Put Your Heart On Paper

Watch: SNL's Sarah Palin Hillary Clinton Sketch

Kelley Taylor — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 15:55:27 +0000

Just in case you missed Saturday Night Live’s sketch with Tina Fey (come on…we saw THAT coming, didn’t we?) and Amy Poehler…

To See: The Sweetest Song in the World

Kelley Taylor — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:10:32 +0000

I was watching America’s Got Talent last night and this little girl, Kaitlyn Ashley Maher – only four years old, captured my heart. If you haven’t heard her, you simply must to hear the sweetest sound in the world.

To See: Amazement and Wonder

Kelley Taylor — Mon, 19 May 2008 18:16:40 +0000

I found this photo and fell in love. Look at the world with hope, amazement, and wonder as in the eyes of a child. Beautiful.

Flower Power

by suplada80
© All rights reserved

Just follow this link to see the photo:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/suplada/268484535/

See: wisdom from a champ

Kelley Taylor — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 03:45:04 +0000

So, I love Rocky. With wisdom like this, though, who can blame me?

Enjoy this clip.

To See: Jackson Pollock

Kelley Taylor — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 17:48:19 +0000

Many will argue that their child, or an elephant, could do what Jackson Pollock did to canvas. Maybe so, but I say there was probably no one better at surrendering to an organic creative process.

He let the paint be what it is and do what it does. He not only accepted how paint splatters and globs, runs and pours, he adored the way it moved and danced across the canvas. He played with it. He called it “action painting” and dribbled and drizzled it saying, “The painting has a life of its own. I try to let it come through.”

Usually artists, like some of us in our everyday lives, try to control the outcome. We pause, we plan, we are careful, we are cautious – making sure that we get things juuuuust right. The end result of being so careful causes worry, dread, self-doubt, fear, loathing, procrastination, and stress.

It really seems so counter-intuitive. I mean, can we really control what people are? We can definitely have an effect, but in the end sometimes accepting what situations, circumstances, people, things are is really the beauty of all of it.

I love how Pollock really worked with what he had in a natural way. I learn from him. I admire him. I’m too much of a perfectionist. I need things to be just so. I am learning to breathe and let go: let things do what they need to do, let them dance, evolve naturally, and love them dearly for it. In the end, I will have my own masterpiece called life.

Have fun! See: http://makeeverydayaholiday.com/to-do/to-do-make-your-own-jackson-pollock-art/

To See: The Bluest Eye

Kelley Taylor — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:35:02 +0000

They say eyes are the mirror of the soul. I can only imagine how sweet this little girl is. http://www.flickr.com/photos/illbethesun/

To Do: Visit A Museum

Kelley Taylor — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 15:35:40 +0000

One of the best things you can do to stretch your mind, open your eyes and soul is by visiting a museum. But, let’s say you’re short on time, in a rural area, or just can’t bear the thought of standing by someone saying, “In this piece, I think the artist was saying…”

Blech.

But NEVER let any of the above deprive you of enjoying many works or exhibitions. Many major museums now offer virtual exhibits*, or samples of them, to give you a taste of what is out there waiting for you to devour with your senses.

For example, visit The Museum of Modern Art (affectionately known or also referred to as MOMA) in New York City to see the extraordinary Color Chart exhibit depicting how color was reinvented from 1950 to today.

From the introduction, “Forty-four artists take the position that art and life mingle rather than remain separate, and where beauty is found in the everyday rather than in the ideal.”

But we already knew that didn’t we?

Enjoy the exhibit.

All my love,
Kelley Taylor

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Watch the Super Bowl Ads

Kelley Taylor — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 17:19:19 +0000

The day after… Dorito breath, cheese dip bowls to clean, and a faint recollection of the super bowl ad you loved.

If you took a bathroom break, or just want to reminisce over your favorite, you can watch the entire series of commercials, broken down by quarter, by visiting MySpace.

Way cool, eh?

And… I had to include my favorite one here.

Bud Light Super Bowl Ad: Will Ferrell as Jackie Moon, Semi-Pro

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