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Photo by d u y q u @ flickrFrom Denny: This post is number 601 for The Social Poets blog, my first! Woo! Hoo! :) Who knew where blogging would take me - and you - this past year?
I'm finally getting back into regular blog writing. I took a couple of weeks off early in January to slow down the daily writing on 12 blogs for a well deserved rest. Just when I was ready to resume writing the Haiti earthquake hit. Then the three week saga started with trying to find my cousin who had been visiting Haiti at the time of the earthquake disaster - to donate her time as a music teacher. After three weeks she was given a cell phone and talked to her mother and sister.
Of course, as usual, worried family is not so good on details, not thinking like a journalist, and I still don't know her exact location. Sounds like she's in some tent city on some soccer field, recovered from vague details of bad bruising and a not described concussion from falling debris as she ran out of the music school where she was giving a concert. Apparently, one of her students died, though again, no details or name given. She has gathered several of her other students with her - again no names or updates on their status - since they are separated from their parents or may not know the status of their parents.
Well, one detail I know for sure is that my cousin Jeanne will do all she can to help the children around her to keep up their attitudes and play some music for everyone to cheer them as well.
I just wanted to take the time to thank all of you, my subscribers and blogging friends, for checking back on all these blogs for updates on Jeanne and new posts too. Some of the blogs have languished for daily posts. The past week I've worked at getting caught up and created this post for a roundup of posts on all the blogs so you can get caught up easily too. Again, thanks so much for showing up to check out each blog as it's much appreciated!
Photo by Ahmed Rabea @ flickrFrom The Social Poets:Libations Friday Poetry*** Blog Carnival for Poets - create a poem about orphans and your poem linked here: Angels Left Behind: Orphans of the World poem - Libations Friday 29 Jan 2010 - promote your blog!
Three Endings and One Beginning Poem - Libations Friday 5 Feb 2010 - *** 4 life stories of people I have known: 3 committed suicide, 1 reclaimed their life.
I Wait, poem for Haiti - Libations Friday 22 Jan 2010 - *** Told from the point of view of an earthquake survivor buried underneath the rubble awaiting rescue. Dedicated to the people of the Haiti earthquake disaster of 12 Jan 2010.
Humor:*** Cheeky Quotes Wednesdays *** Funny Reincarnation and Religion Quotes - Cheeky Quote Day 3 Feb 2010Inspiring Quotes About Disaster - Cheeky Quote Day 20 Jan 2010
*** Roundup of Late Night Shows *** MondaysRoundup of Late Night Funnies 1 Feb 2010Roundup of Late Night Funnies 25 Jan 2010*** Political Cartoons Saturdays ***Editorial Cartoons This Week 30 Jan 2010Editorial Cartoons This Week - 23 Jan 2010Social Issues News:Good News: Child Abuse Drops Dramatically67 Charities to Donate: Helping Haiti HealMission of Hope Run by American in HaitiThis Weeks Posts @ The Social Poets 19 Jan 2010Popular Posts 2010 at The Social Poets and Thank You!Popular Posts 2009 and Thank You: The Social Poets
Dennys Global Politics where I pull together several days of clips of ongoing stories into one post:
Haiti News:What Structural Engineers See For Haitis RecoverySummary: Surviviors Process as They Rebuild LivesLucky Haiti Orphans Found Open Arms, New HomesPolitics in America:How Wall Street Killed the Middle Class in AmericaObamas Political Showdown with Republicans: Full Length Video and TextPolitical Showdown: Obama in Face-Off with House RepublicansPrez Obamas 1st State of the Union Speech Text and VideoAmerican Public Angry at Prez Obamas 1st Year in Office
From Beautiful Illustrated Quotations for thought-provoking quotes and commentary:Let Your Silent Voice SingHow Do Dreamers Create Our World?How Are Our Lives Like An Open Book?Beautiful QuotesPopular Posts 2009 at the BIQ Quotes Blog
Photo by Tambako the Jaguar @ flickrThe Healing Waters: Popular Posts 2009 at The Healing WatersFamous Nutritionist Joy Bauer Offers 5 Dieting Tips for SuccessClean Hidden Areas of Your Home, Avoid Allergy Causing Mold and MildewWeight Loss: Not So Secret Secrets Anyone Can DoHow Many Poisons in Our Food Supply?Healing Remedies: Food in Your FridgeHealing Power of Plants and Herbs6 Good Friends You Need to Live a Long LifeReclaim Your Life, Reclaim Your Joy NowUpdating Your Home: Decorating Dilemmas SolvedBobbi Browns Makeup Tips, Great Beauty Buys for 2010Skinny Foods to Help Us Slim Those Excess PoundsGood News: Successful Potato Peeler Salesman Joe AdesTrim Off Obesity: 3 Inspiring Stories, Nutritionist Answers Diet Questions
Photo by Image Editor @ flickrThe Soul Calendar for science:Last Resort Climate Fix: Geo-EngineeringVideos: Explain Rare Haiti EarthquakeRare Annular Solar Eclipse
Romancing The Chocolate for more than chocolate and party recipes:4 Fun Marti Gras and Super Bowl RecipesSweet Tooth Alert: Sandra Lees Chocolate TrufflesChef Sandra Lees Easy Frozen Chocolate Cookie CakeChocolate Cake Recipes at Romancing The ChocolateHow to Cook Perfect Al Dente Pasta, Giadas Simple RecipeFunny Quotes About ChocolateOozing with 3 Cheeses and Cheap: White LasagnaWinter Brain Food: Parmigiano Pasta with MushroomsSwapping Food Choices for Less Fat and Calories to Trim off holiday poundsValentines Day: Impressive Four Chocolates CakeKid Pleasing Easy Brownie Peanut Butter CupcakesPopular Posts 2009 at Romancing The Chocolate and Thank You!
Photo of New Orleans in French Quarter on Bourbon Street by Lyndi&Jason @ flickrGEAUX SAINTS!!! The Saints win the Super Bowl by 31 to 17 over the Colts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Their first Super Bowl win!!!!! It's going to be the first time Marti Gras becomes a nine day celebration down in New Orleans! :)
Comfort Food From Louisiana for more party ideas for a crowd:Popular Posts 2009 at Comfort Food From Louisiana, Thank YOU!6 Super Bowl Junk Food Recipes9 Easy Marti Gras and Super Bowl EatsChef Sandra Lees Quick Baby Back RibsSuper Bowl Food: Jumbo Shrimp and Gouda Grits5 Tasty and Weird Bacon RecipesSecrets to the Tastiest Tailgating PartyNewest Fish Trend: Silverfin Asian Carp, 2 RecipesNew Orleans Saints Celebration Menu: Jambalaya and Crawfish GoldPaula Deens Shrimp Gumbo CasseroleEasy Winter Comfort Food: Beef BurgundyCajun Comfort Food Chases Away Winter Cold, 3 Recipes5 Recipes: Lemon Chicken, Portobello Fries and Sides8 Easy Yummy New Years Recipes to Warm Your Guests
Photo by Kjunstorms @ flickrFrom Visual Insights, a photo blog:14 Soothing Tranquil Water Photos11 Great Quotes and Sayings Photos14 Photos: Our Love Affair with Weird Hair12 Funny Things You Can Do Outside With ShrubsArtist Inspires With HOPE SculptureSpectacular Photos of Eyes
Photo by Tambako the Jaguar @ flickrFrom
Dennys Funny Quotes get a laugh:
Funny Quotes From Curmudgeons: These Guys Need to Lighten Up!15 Wild Cartoons on Prez Obamas 1st Year in OfficePolitical Cartoons: Obamas State of the UnionIts Official: Folks Bring Back Thiefing Republicans, Hand Senate Seat to ThemPopular Posts 2009 of Dennys Funny Quotes and Thank YOU!5 Funny Quotes About TimeFunny Music Video of How Americans Sound to ForeignersFunny New Years Resolutions CartoonsFunny Quotes About CoffeeFunny Quotes About Jobs and WorkHow Funny! 10 Banned Overused Buzzwords of 2009Jimmy Kimmels Dumbest 911 Calls of the DecadeFunny Quotes: Hollywood Actress Mae WestNew Austrian Zoo Photographer is Fruit Happy Orangutan
Habenero pepper water splash photo by Tambako the Jaguar @ flickrFrom Ouch Outrageous Obnoxious And Odd humor blog:Popular Posts 2009 at OOOO Humor Blog, Thank You!Funny Video: The Daily Show Declares Scott Brown the 45th President of The United StatesFunny Video: Colbert Says Obama Is Doing Nothing and Destroying EverythingFunny Video: Mocking Rush, Robertson, Maddow Who Mock HaitiFunny Video: Jon Stewart Lampoons Massachusetts Senate ElectionFunny Video: Jon Stewart Lampoons Wall Street Bonuses*** Get a good laugh, watch a funny video, catch up on politics and ongoing news stories, read a good poem, consider some deep thoughts, check out the science and health news, get tips for weight loss and collect some fabulous ideas for great food so you have a good reason to diet! Enjoy life, not war. Works for me! :) Thanks for visiting the blogs this year!
