tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post5722455229258317587..comments2024-03-18T08:28:21.036+00:00Comments on Positive Letters ... inspirational stories ...: Mandela – using the A – Z format ... Hilary Melton-Butcherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-26686419831573583502014-02-08T11:48:46.125+00:002014-02-08T11:48:46.125+00:00Hi Sara .. thanks for letting me know - fortunatel...Hi Sara .. thanks for letting me know - fortunately I went into my comment moderation, where this comment was sitting.<br /><br />I've been across to say thank you ... and have no idea why she was turned away .. except she doesn't have a conventional blog - but perhaps it's because the comment id isn't recognised ... <br /><br />Thanks - good to hear that she appreciate this post ..<br /><br />Cheers to you both - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-90447409128063964712014-02-02T22:25:58.746+00:002014-02-02T22:25:58.746+00:00Hilary,
I leaving you this message from pea of s...Hilary, <br /><br />I leaving you this message from pea of simplehumble.com"<br /><br />"Hallo Hilary! What a tremendous effort for your Mandela post. I have to write it here because I was turned away twice at your blog!"<br /><br />She left it my site since you couldn't leave it here for whatever reason:~)<br /><br />Happy day to you.Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28423664319149951692013-12-31T17:30:04.627+00:002013-12-31T17:30:04.627+00:00@ Tina - thanks .. I suspect everyone's said a...@ Tina - thanks .. I suspect everyone's said all that can be said about Mandela .. and now the film will be out on Friday 3rd Jan ..<br /><br />I piggy-backed off many journalists who had written so much ... so it's just the 'easy' way I put things together for a blog post, which thankfully so many seem to enjoy.<br /><br />I really appreciate your thoughts here re this posting .. thank you so much .. <br /><br />@ Rosey - thanks for your wishes .. <br /><br />Cheers to you both .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-85931556913024757262013-12-31T11:00:08.209+00:002013-12-31T11:00:08.209+00:00hahaha, now I'm here to wish you a happy new y...hahaha, now I'm here to wish you a happy new year. ;)<br /><br />Happy New Year!!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16145273339436210692013-12-26T14:28:04.315+00:002013-12-26T14:28:04.315+00:00You truly did beautiful justice to a man who deser...You truly did beautiful justice to a man who deserves every accolade available. I wish this could be published somewhere more public (haha) than a blog - where world leaders and ordinary citizens. Do South African newspapers accept letters? In America, anyone can write in, and the editor picks from the choices to publish people's personal opinions. It would be a place to start at least.<br />This is one of your best posts, and so important. Thank you for the education, and the way you brought him to life and gave his life the dignity and honor it deserves.<br />Well done, Hils.<br />Tina @ <a href="http://kmdlifeisgood.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Life is Good</a>Tinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08925730745204736744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-36915874184516598652013-12-24T14:43:26.101+00:002013-12-24T14:43:26.101+00:00@ JJ .. many thanks and I'll be by anon ..
@ ...@ JJ .. many thanks and I'll be by anon ..<br /><br />@ Rosey - many thanks .. see you shortly ..<br /><br />@ Mark - I enjoyed writing it - once I'd got my head organised. Yes, the R for Rain being a good omen .. I remember those days in Africa, when we were so pleased the rains had come.<br /><br />Different cultures with different takes on life .. <br /><br />Merry Christmas to you all - and have very happy 2014s .. HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-87265468816450945782013-12-24T14:09:47.825+00:002013-12-24T14:09:47.825+00:00Aloha and wow, what a post :)
You did a fantastic...Aloha and wow, what a post :)<br /><br />You did a fantastic job, Hilary, and it shows.<br /><br />Thanks for all the snippets of info - especially with R. (I felt sad thinking the memorial had been "rained out", but it's great to hear it is a good sign :)<br /><br />Merry Christmas - and best, best wishes for 2014 :)Mark Koopmanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03634424953074803816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-6088383623130880632013-12-24T13:06:08.517+00:002013-12-24T13:06:08.517+00:00I'm here today to wish you a Merry Christmas!I'm here today to wish you a Merry Christmas!mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-12568575113824600982013-12-23T22:43:07.351+00:002013-12-23T22:43:07.351+00:00Have a terrific holiday season!!Have a terrific holiday season!!JJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14692103477055483000noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50121558089166453962013-12-22T08:59:07.590+00:002013-12-22T08:59:07.590+00:00@ Friko - yes he will be a part of history ... and...@ Friko - yes he will be a part of history ... and I hope his ideals will be remembered.<br /><br />@ Sara - once I got going in the format .. it was relatively easy, as there was no way I could put all the things in. I learnt loads too - hence the few snippets I managed to include.<br /><br />Hair Oil .. that was funny (interesting) to find out about - and is not something I suffer from I'm glad to say. I didn't know the origins of the Hand Of Africa - so that was a bonus bit of knowledge.<br /><br />Thanks Sara - I'm delighted I discovered blogging - it's fun and we're so lucky being a part of a like-minded group ... <br /><br />Happy festive times to you both .. Sara and Friko - cheers - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-49898012353005330222013-12-21T21:26:58.188+00:002013-12-21T21:26:58.188+00:00You are so amazing. Coming up with an A-Z list for...You are so amazing. Coming up with an A-Z list for Mandela was wonderful:~)<br /><br />You included so many things I didn't know...things that made him a man and not just a world leader and hero. <br /><br />Sometimes we need to reminded that behind every great person is also just a normal person who happens to amazing things. It sort of reminds me we all have the capacity to do good things...it's the determination and persistence of a few who actually accomplish- this.<br /><br />I loved the "hair oil" story. As one who struggles with her hair, I could appreciate this:~)<br /><br />I didn't know the story behind the "hand of Africa." I'm glad I do now.<br /><br />Ah, Hilary...you give me so much knowledge and in such an interesting way. I am so glad you discovered blogging.<br /><br />Happy, happy holiday, my friend. I look forward to reading even more in 2014:~) Sarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15995684156785464334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-50120511073417179912013-12-21T12:21:41.629+00:002013-12-21T12:21:41.629+00:00A very great man who wil live in history for everm...A very great man who wil live in history for evermore.Frikohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167831642088694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66291523706229999082013-12-21T07:51:16.956+00:002013-12-21T07:51:16.956+00:00@ Rosey - I'm afraid it is part of that life i...@ Rosey - I'm afraid it is part of that life in certain countries and still continues on .. however he did help so many during those years, with his determination to prevail. Love your phrase 'boy did he make a strong finish' .. yes, he sure did.<br /><br />@ Karen - he offered us another look at life, from a peaceful point of view .. I hope his approach to life can carry on helping change the world.<br /><br />@ Milo - many thanks .. and yes the sign language translator was extraordinary wasn't he - especially when we found out more about him .. one of those stories.<br /><br />Thanks to you all - cheers HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-66348973225830096902013-12-21T01:13:12.827+00:002013-12-21T01:13:12.827+00:00Well done, Hilary! You are the master of AtoZ post...Well done, Hilary! You are the master of AtoZ posts. Still can't believe that whole debacle with the sign language translator at the memorial service. Three feet away from heads of state, and the guy is prone to violent outbursts. Gah!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-9306862848894553542013-12-20T15:35:46.952+00:002013-12-20T15:35:46.952+00:00I always feel sad that he was imprisoned, but boy ...I always feel sad that he was imprisoned, but boy did he make a strong finish. mail4roseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17850985344834209198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-39778505316297648752013-12-20T06:48:26.155+00:002013-12-20T06:48:26.155+00:00@ Deniz - what a wonderful prize and yes, I hope y...@ Deniz - what a wonderful prize and yes, I hope you can get it back .. as the book is well worth a read. I look forward to hearing your thoughts on his journey in due course .. <br /><br />@ Silvia - he certainly has become hugely respected by the world leaders, thinkers, movers and shakers .. and he was a peacemaker - let's hope the South African leadership can now take on some of his mantle ... and not wander off the road, as they seem to have done.<br /><br />@ Sherry - thanks ..<br /><br />Cheers - great to see you - HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-91812922783510705642013-12-19T18:22:39.306+00:002013-12-19T18:22:39.306+00:00Love your tribute! Well-done!Love your tribute! Well-done!Sherry Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07844837212122243321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-2730155180720618512013-12-19T18:05:58.437+00:002013-12-19T18:05:58.437+00:00Very well written, Hilary. The last great figure o...Very well written, Hilary. The last great figure of our time ... can't think of any other name that even comes close. A peaceful protester in the beginning, a fighter when the conditions imposed on his people called for one, a peacemaker. <br />A great man. Silvia Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14437144517262211712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-16569027178237076702013-12-19T14:21:43.925+00:002013-12-19T14:21:43.925+00:00A detailed and moving tribute, Hilary. I won his a...A detailed and moving tribute, Hilary. I won his autobiography in a school essay competition years ago and lent it to a friend last year. About time I got it back and read it, I think!Deniz Bevanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17134553551048836979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-64498389717978865692013-12-19T08:16:31.061+00:002013-12-19T08:16:31.061+00:00@ Carole - he was, as you said, a true giant. Tha...@ Carole - he was, as you said, a true giant. Thank you for your wishes and for letting me know your news - I'm sure the operation will make all the difference.<br /><br />@ Morgan - thanks so much .. glad you enjoyed my take on it - at least I can get a mix of snippets into the post.<br /><br />@ Annalisa - it could be and was way longer! But I'm glad I put in the links to Maya Angelou ..<br /><br />@ Theresa - At least he is at peace now. Ahimsa is such a strong, yet soft term to use in teaching about the just (non-violence) - the children you get a chance to teach must learn so much from you.<br /><br />It's interesting the time frame of things ... Gandhi lived (1869 - 1948); Nehru (1889 - 1964) was taught by Gandhi, but Mandela said he preferred Nehru's adapted teachings; Martin Luther King (1929 - his murder in 1968), and then Mandela was born in 1918 and lived his long life til 2013.<br /><br />Also the fact that ideas and teachings were spread far and wide ... India, London, South Africa and the States ...<br /><br />@ Luanna - the Power of One - yes, he did exemplify that .. and probably will continue to do so for another generation, I hope more will come to appreciate his concepts ... <br /><br />@ Talon - thanks so much ..<br /><br />Cheers everyone - it's made some interesting history lessons for me! HilaryHilary Melton-Butcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596532480645510678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-24562030956080672852013-12-19T02:13:11.603+00:002013-12-19T02:13:11.603+00:00That was a beautiful tribute to an amazing man, Hi...That was a beautiful tribute to an amazing man, Hilary. Thank you. TALONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03205633556998220372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-56133729738794336752013-12-18T23:15:58.034+00:002013-12-18T23:15:58.034+00:00Great tribute, Hilary. In regards to Mandela, I al...Great tribute, Hilary. In regards to Mandela, I always think: The Power of One. Brilliant life. :)Luanne G. Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15762881276976395955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-28212428073239911562013-12-18T22:30:48.802+00:002013-12-18T22:30:48.802+00:00I'm so sorry he died. I remember how outraged ...I'm so sorry he died. I remember how outraged I felt in the 1980s when I learned that segregation still existed and that he was in prison. When I've had teaching opportunities, I've taught this lesson of Ahimsa, which Gandhi used, which inspired Martin Luther King Jr., which in turn inspired Nelson Mandela. <br /><br />Thank you for such a nice tribute. Theresa Milsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03477761307315565259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-14840685476963871852013-12-18T20:59:04.110+00:002013-12-18T20:59:04.110+00:00Such a detailed tribute. I didn't realise Maya...Such a detailed tribute. I didn't realise Maya Angelou had written that poem, so now I'm off to investigate. Thank you.Annalisa Crawfordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14943610814274794998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6401528799218373095.post-61972330067932227622013-12-18T18:04:34.927+00:002013-12-18T18:04:34.927+00:00Hilary, this was brilliant. Such a beautiful tribu...Hilary, this was brilliant. Such a beautiful tribute and fascinating too---I LOVED reading more about this amazing man. Thank you for this! (And I hope your holidays are wonderful!) Morganhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15747144518868320969noreply@blogger.com