I was moved to tears by this video. Not only by the beauty of the music but by the faces of all these folks playing "together". Just like Matt dancing with people all around the world, it truly brings home the truth that people are the same wherever you go and we're all in this together. Let's remember to keep singing and dancing (and reading!) together.
Thanks to Holly Schneider for the link. You made my day.
Playing For Change | Song Around The World "Stand By Me" from Concord Music Group on Vimeo.
Shandy is the dog who launched 3,000 young readers. In 2003 she inspired me to start SitStayRead in Chicago to help at-risk children learn to read. Shandy was the first SSR dog and she loved to work with kids.
After adopting her from the Anti-Cruelty Society in 1993, Shandy went to work with me every day for nearly 17 years. Her spirit is my guiding star and this blog is named in her honor. Though it no longer focuses on SSR, I hope you enjoy the posts.
MaryEllen Schneider
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2 comments:
And you made mine with this post. Thank you!
Yes, isn't it amazing? When I first saw it was 5 minutes I thought I'd just watch a bit, but it pulls you in.
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