How do I even begin to describe yesterday's emotions as I watched the futile attempts to save the Gulf coast while Olivia's drawing fundraiser grows exponentially? Her story was picked up by the Huffington Post, The Guardian (UK), a Belgian newspaper, and will be printed today in AOL news. Meanwhile, her facebook fan page grows from 857 yesterday to 1,660 this morning. Requests for drawings keep flowing in. We are looking into producing an edition of prints-- much like Olivia's hero James Audubon. I am inspired by the amazing outpouring of love Olivia has received, and I keep quoting Willy Wonka, "So shines a good deed in a weary world."
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Save The Gulf: Update
How do I even begin to describe yesterday's emotions as I watched the futile attempts to save the Gulf coast while Olivia's drawing fundraiser grows exponentially? Her story was picked up by the Huffington Post, The Guardian (UK), a Belgian newspaper, and will be printed today in AOL news. Meanwhile, her facebook fan page grows from 857 yesterday to 1,660 this morning. Requests for drawings keep flowing in. We are looking into producing an edition of prints-- much like Olivia's hero James Audubon. I am inspired by the amazing outpouring of love Olivia has received, and I keep quoting Willy Wonka, "So shines a good deed in a weary world."
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This is one of the most wonderful things to have happened in a long, long time. I am very proud to have friend like Olivia and I see a brilliant future for her. Of course, I knew that as soon as I heard her first solo riff on the saxophone. Bravo to you and James for producing such a gem of a kid. And that Jackson ain't no slouch, neither!
Thanks, Tom. It's rather amazing how it has spread-- I just got off the phone with the BBC-- no joke. She's now got more followers than you and me combined! And break a leg in Rhode Island!
OLIVIA YOU ROCK!
I know another young woman who ROCKS! Yeah, you :)
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