tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post4834316210967735052..comments2023-10-03T02:30:40.858-07:00Comments on Words Done Write: Is there a wrong way to honor Martin Luther King Jr.?Amber Avineshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12669243706547763362noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-54104128944209197072010-01-18T19:51:30.847-08:002010-01-18T19:51:30.847-08:00Tom: Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I guess i...Tom: Thanks for your thoughtful comment. I guess it all just strikes me as frivolous. I mean, I even saw a MLK mattress sale at a furniture store. It just seems like such a wasted opportunity. It could be a really powerful day if only we made it one.Amber Avineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12669243706547763362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-39455733409445231082010-01-18T19:40:26.660-08:002010-01-18T19:40:26.660-08:00Amber, I think you are looking at this in an entir...Amber, I think you are looking at this in an entirely intelligent manner. I feel there really should be more behind the day besides a day off of work or school and some parades. Perhaps toning down the parades to properly fit what should be more of a somber mood. Personally, I feel the day should be used to reflect on where the country has been and where it's going. I think the biggest tragedy now would be people knowing it's a holiday without knowing WHY it's a holiday. <br /><br />I must admit that I have not had the day off in at least 5 years and it's hard to truly take in what the day means when you are busy at work.<br /><br />Very nice to see another excellent post.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15732365715331222789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-69978230098522712492010-01-18T17:48:18.186-08:002010-01-18T17:48:18.186-08:00Motivated Procrastinator: Thank you, and thanks fo...Motivated Procrastinator: Thank you, and thanks for taking the time to comment. I checked out All For Good and you're right, what a great website! I have already bookmarked it and I see a few activities that I think I will attend. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with us!Amber Avineshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12669243706547763362noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031530258657685977.post-78786887561786047212010-01-18T17:38:47.795-08:002010-01-18T17:38:47.795-08:00Good thought provoking article. I think there are...Good thought provoking article. I think there are people doing things, they aren't a focus in the media as we would like them to be. I think this may make you feel better: http://www.allforgood.org<br /><br />I like the fact that they are promoting family service to celebrate the day. I agree.Motivated Procrastinatorhttp://www.motivatedprocrastinator.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.com