Ashley's random act of kindness...

I meet Ashley one year ago and had the opportunity to see her again this past weekend. The next day I saw a post Ashley wrote on the internet and in the spirit of the holidays, I had to share it. This is what Ashley said.

I had just finished shoveling out my mom's driveway - tired and hungry I was heading back home when I saw a little old lady, knee deep in heavy snow at the foot of her driveway, poking holes in the snow with an old broomstick. I pulled over and offered to help.

She told me that had been up since 5 a.m, watching the snow accumulate and periodically stepping outside with her broomstick. "Every year," she said " I just poke holes in the snow for the sun to get through and I pray to God that it goes away."

Using a shovel that she admitted was too heavy for her to carry off her porch, I started shoveling. She followed me, walking in paths that I created for her, telling me all about herself; where she grew up, how she loves to garden, her prayers, a dog that she used to care for...

An hour later we stood at the end of her long, shoveled driveway - her with her broomstick and I with her shovel. She asked if she could give me anything, rambling off ideas she had like tea, cookies or some old gardening books. I kindly asked her to accept it as a gift and wished her a happy holiday. "Well," she said, as she adjusted her little knit hat, "this is the best Christmas gift that I have ever received."

Remembering how amazing it feels to give... particularly to those who need it most and sharing this story with hopes that others will too.

Thank you Ashley for doing something that makes us all smile.

Ashley's Random Act Of Kindness 12152013

I had the opportunity to meet Samantha who showed me some of her rusty art work in the Mad Dog Artist Studios. Here is a piece Sam talks about called "Womb". 

To learn more about Paul Roustan, Samantha, and Mad Dog Studios please visit http://maddogartiststudios.com/

To see the video interview please visit: 
http://youtu.be/Dq575IZwNVw

Thank you for listening and watching.

#MadDogArtistStudios #Womb #Art #Samantha #rust

Interview with Samantha's  wom

Fun with my friend Tim Jones in Florida. (see the video here: http://youtu.be/sxMf2VX5PzQ )

Fun In The Sun

Tonight I had the opportunity to meet the one and only Georgie Porgie of GEORGIE PORGIE & THE CRY BABIES.

George gave me the honor of a quick interview and Impromptu song as we were preparing for our annual Christmas Karaoke TV special on public access TV. To see the video click here: http://youtu.be/8pH3G1XeUiw 

You can lean more about George Leonard with the link below to
THE STORY OF GEORGIE PORGIE & THE CRY BABIES:
Rhode Island's Original Rock 'n' Roll Rebels
Article by Rick Bellaire, June, 2011

George Leonard of  GEORGIE POR

Last night I had the opportunity to meet Samantha who showed me some of her rusty art work in the Mad Dog Studios. Here, Sam shows me some of her rusty collection, painted work as well as collage work.
To see the video click here: http://youtu.be/7zyz2GKWJuk

To learn more about Paul Roustan, Samantha, and Mad Dog Studios please visit http://maddogartiststudios.com/

Interview with Samantha's rust

Highlighting Ordinary People, Doing Extraordinary Things.

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