livfully's blog

The fervor of another round of Olympic Games firing up in Sochi, Russia is catching on even while snowstorms blanket much of America and people around the world courageously conquer meeting their daily  needs and bigger life goals. Why not give yourself a pat on the back for being part of the team US-All? The Olympic Games are an inspiration for the competing athletes and their countries, as well as the citizens of each country.

Another folk legend who knew Pete Seeger for many decades was moved to hear of his passing from me this morning. She had been meaning to be in touch with him since Toshi Seeger, Pete's wife, died in July 2013. "He didn't outlive Toshi by much, did he," she said. I recall a few times I saw Pete Seeger perform, with the first being at the Vassar Chapel when I was in college in the 1980s. I realize now that Pete living in Beacon NY by the Hudson River, was just doing a gig up the road for him.

At the time I really did not understand much about the folk music world and importance of protest and

The group www.salisburyforum.org puts together some dynamite programs to enrich the Tri-Corner (MA/NY- CT, connect) area offerings about what is going on in the world. The forum offered a free screening of www.girlrising.com which explores the lives of young girls and women who are given a chance to have an education. The investment not only of time, money, supplies and prioritizing access to the schooling benefits the young women and their countries.

The numbers have been crunched and 8 years of school and delaying having a baby by a year can make a huge monetary difference for a country,