tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post8482014496728324701..comments2024-03-19T08:54:41.693+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Prayer and Leaders ... Hippocratic Oath ... Cockayne Syndrome ... Mandela’s song ...Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger79125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-80313064501381242672014-01-17T07:59:55.306+00:002014-01-17T07:59:55.306+00:00Hi Juliet .. I knew you'd enjoy this post with...Hi Juliet .. I knew you'd enjoy this post with its take on goodness and courage .. courage is something we all need more of .. Happy New Year - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12812339310482783972014-01-17T06:48:29.920+00:002014-01-17T06:48:29.920+00:00It's so moving to hear about goodness and cour...It's so moving to hear about goodness and courage. Thank you Hilary.Juliethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01542985048406828693noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17617656687453505972014-01-16T08:34:44.965+00:002014-01-16T08:34:44.965+00:00Hi Suze - thanks so much .. yes Malala is one amaz...Hi Suze - thanks so much .. yes Malala is one amazing 'child' - such strength against the injustices of her people ... <br /><br />Glad you enjoyed the next post .. ghostly escalators - a strange birthday post!<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-84935215286481911662014-01-15T16:10:10.926+00:002014-01-15T16:10:10.926+00:00Happy Birthday to your blog, Hilary! That is a bea...Happy Birthday to your blog, Hilary! That is a beautiful quote by Malala, thank you for posting it. I also quite loved the ghostly escalators. :)Suzehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07908805179119217608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-63464136673843310562014-01-12T19:09:03.878+00:002014-01-12T19:09:03.878+00:00Thanks Old Kitty ... I too couldn't agree more...Thanks Old Kitty ... I too couldn't agree more - we just need to be kind and compassionate to one and all .. <br /><br />... and people do pop up as inspirational leaders over the centuries .. and I'm sure more are still hidden in the archives ..<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53315466370670148032014-01-12T12:30:50.338+00:002014-01-12T12:30:50.338+00:00Lovely Hilary!! Wishing you and yours a most fabul...Lovely Hilary!! Wishing you and yours a most fabulous 2014! What a great post to see in the New Year too! Let's hope for more of these samples of positive and humanitarian and inspirational effects. They continue to ripple through time and history in many guises through many good people and I hope will continue to do so for future generations too. Take care<br />xOld Kittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13185547869183611159noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-71049004613218655812014-01-12T08:49:04.104+00:002014-01-12T08:49:04.104+00:00@ Susan - many thanks ..
@ Julie - you too ... 2...@ Susan - many thanks .. <br /><br />@ Julie - you too ... 2014 should be fun all round, I sincerely hope ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-42621364877003977692014-01-12T02:09:01.254+00:002014-01-12T02:09:01.254+00:00I'm very late to this post, Hilary, but this i...I'm very late to this post, Hilary, but this is definitely a case of better late than never! Such a beautiful and inspiring post, I'm glad I came upon it now. It was a pleasure to go through 2013 with you and I've no doubt 2014 will be the same. :)Julie Flandershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05003737491313673214noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53328088130222145182014-01-11T23:42:35.192+00:002014-01-11T23:42:35.192+00:00What a beautiful uplifting post, Hilary. Thank you...What a beautiful uplifting post, Hilary. Thank you.Susan Flett Swiderskihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09425315552148200073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66820166812924091212014-01-09T17:51:21.339+00:002014-01-09T17:51:21.339+00:00@ Tammy - then I forgot you .. as your comment snu...@ Tammy - then I forgot you .. as your comment snuck in while I was commenting this a.m. ...<br /><br />Thank you for the NY 2014 wishes .. I'm sure there will be many more posts here ...<br /><br />Cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-17714242238524438672014-01-09T17:44:55.547+00:002014-01-09T17:44:55.547+00:00@ Deniz .. it is funny how we hear about something...@ Deniz .. it is funny how we hear about something and then it pops up .. the Woolworths/M&S 'mix-up' is so strange - I wonder why and how it came about ... <br /><br />You are so right about having inspirational people all around us, and not just in the history books, or media that we are told about or find out about .. thank goodness for their care for others .. <br /><br />@ Lee - it was one of those posts .. but I agree with you re Angelina and her stewardship and ambassadorship for her causes ...<br /><br />While Malala is a quite incredible young lady - to be so positive, having been through so much and still stand up for all she believes in .. just wonderful to see, to read about and to find out more about her - again I agree with your sentence "she must be the beacon for the women of her part of the world who yearn for a voice" ...<br /><br />I have yet to start 2014 with a blog post - fast forward to Monday and one will appear!<br /><br />Cheers to everyone and I do hope the weather hasn't affected any of you too much .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64955307842225293562014-01-09T16:33:31.553+00:002014-01-09T16:33:31.553+00:00So much to consider here on my Thursday morning. F...So much to consider here on my Thursday morning. First, I think Angelina Joile is to be commended for her active role in this world. She's put her beauty and her money to very good use.<br /><br />I hear Malala speak out with such bravery that it encourages me to believe those in the extreme religious faction will crumble. She must be the beacon for the women of her part of the world who yearn for a voice. <br /><br />You've started 2014 with a fabulous post, Hilary.cleemckenziehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15456109243453726483noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-86645371041516316572014-01-09T16:22:21.450+00:002014-01-09T16:22:21.450+00:00Happy new year, Hilary!
Funny, a colleague just re...Happy new year, Hilary!<br />Funny, a colleague just returned from South Africa and was telling us about the Woolworth's there!<br />It's wonderful to think of all the inspirational people in the world - it's not just in the history books that we find them, but all around us.Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-70502763376672295402014-01-09T07:25:46.787+00:002014-01-09T07:25:46.787+00:00@ Mary - I do hope you have a better year .. I had...@ Mary - I do hope you have a better year .. I hadn't realised you were dealing with so many difficulties re your blog and books etc ... absolutely let's believe we'll have really good 2014s .. <br /><br />@ Jannie .. good to see you .. even for a brief somersault visit .. happy school runs and year ahead for the mother of the gymnast and ballerina ...<br /><br />Cheers to you both and I do so hope our years are happy and cheerful ... HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-43050435121343276452014-01-09T07:20:59.889+00:002014-01-09T07:20:59.889+00:00Happy New Year dear friend!! Hope to see more trav...Happy New Year dear friend!! Hope to see more travels and adventures from you!Tammy Theriaulthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128574900510175415noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-31071030185021255702014-01-09T00:09:53.268+00:002014-01-09T00:09:53.268+00:00I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Condoleeza Rice. And I love ...I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE Condoleeza Rice. And I love you!!!<br /><br />And now I need to go butter some bread for the gymnast / ballerinas and go do the Wednesday carpool.<br /><br />xooxoxoxoJannie Funsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11595786402510366043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-52268932525815639492014-01-08T21:59:55.780+00:002014-01-08T21:59:55.780+00:00I'm hoping for a better year. We'll see. C...I'm hoping for a better year. We'll see. Crap from 2013 is carrying over... Siigh. Happy 2014 to you, wishes for a spectacularly beautiful one.M Paxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096697282530998519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-53454040743030285512014-01-08T16:06:21.820+00:002014-01-08T16:06:21.820+00:00@ Deborah - I'm glad you listened to the choir...@ Deborah - I'm glad you listened to the choir and watched the video .. staggering voices they have ... <br /><br />... and that at least you knew what I was talking about re Woollies and M&S .. and yes, they have good food and coffee, and breakfast I see!<br /><br />@ Stephen - we can, and this group certainly seems, to influence a few in the world .. with our awareness, our giving and our support .. at least we get the word out ... <br /><br />@ Sara - don't we hear so much bad ... it's depressing! I always try and give a positive take on life .. because there's so much that is positive ... <br /><br />You always have wonderful comments - and I so appreciate your thoughts on my posts .. maybe I should make that sentence my tag line, when I get round to doing something about the blog ...<br /><br />Maybe even I should print them out and keep them here in front of me .. <br /><br />@ Silvia - lovely to see you .. and yes I agree, when people become ambassadors for something specific, even though they're famous, they are giving back a great deal .. and keeping those causes in the media spotlight ... which is essential to remind us on the ground of the atrocities that are perpetrated on a daily basis all around the world ... <br /><br />Thanks so much - I love the interaction you all give me - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-67949781093066792172014-01-08T05:54:12.297+00:002014-01-08T05:54:12.297+00:00Delightful post, Hilary.
I admire people who use ...Delightful post, Hilary. <br />I admire people who use their fame to help the world. Angelina, and others, get a lot of criticism in regard to using charity for promotion. Talent and success aside, I admire her resolve to pay no attention to such voices and continue helping. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-18238715634386598412014-01-07T20:40:19.554+00:002014-01-07T20:40:19.554+00:00This is a beautiful post, Hilary. It's so full...This is a beautiful post, Hilary. It's so full of hope and reminds me there is so much good in our world. It counters the bad, even though we often hear more about the bad than the good. <br /><br />I loved how you closed the post with these words: "Happy New Year to one and all ... may we remember others, may we be happy and positive, and may we improve ourselves ... health, wealth and understanding ..." <br /><br />I read them aloud to myself and let them sink inside me. Thank you and a very happy new year:~)Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28060945300553452072014-01-07T14:27:52.380+00:002014-01-07T14:27:52.380+00:00Happy 2014 Hilary! We can do similar great things ...Happy 2014 Hilary! We can do similar great things using our blogs and have positive effects across the globe.<br /><br />Bringing an awareness of something and giving support are two things we can do instatntly.Stephen Tremphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10387553613827257304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-57774987575617617062014-01-07T14:03:47.289+00:002014-01-07T14:03:47.289+00:00Some very touching references here and the Gospel ...Some very touching references here and the Gospel choir was just beautiful Hilary. When in Cape Town seven years ago, we had breakfast in Woolworths having been told beforehand that it was South Africa's M&S. We were not disappointed. Happy new year! :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-55280544497677497382014-01-07T06:58:18.977+00:002014-01-07T06:58:18.977+00:00@ Karen - many thanks, just so pleased you enjoy t...@ Karen - many thanks, just so pleased you enjoy the posts .. I'm glad you 'found' Malala .. she is an amazing young lady isn't she .. <br /><br />The work is coming along 'fine' - thanks .. everything under dust sheets!<br /><br />@ Theresa - you've featured twice now (and the last post) .. and each of us can set that example for others to follow ... <br /><br />Let's be inspired .. cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-32955036995975006412014-01-06T23:41:16.056+00:002014-01-06T23:41:16.056+00:00Wow, what a reminder of how one person can change ...Wow, what a reminder of how one person can change the world. We must remember our power. Thank you for such a strong, inspiring post.<br /><br />Imagine my surprise to see me mentioned here! Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-59410107095031639482014-01-06T19:12:16.862+00:002014-01-06T19:12:16.862+00:00I always enjoy your posts, your "eclectic mix...I always enjoy your posts, your "eclectic mix" - they educate, entertain, and help us to get to know you better. This is a plus in every way, and I thank you for sharing with us. :) <br /><br />I recently came across an interview with Malala. Somehow I had not heard of her till then. What an inspiring young woman!<br /><br />Hope that work is going well at your place. :) <br /><br />Happy New Year,<br />KarenKaren Langehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18177923284595298347noreply@blogger.com