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The Stars Align…Again.  The final chapter.

The Stars Align…Again. The final chapter.

Apr 28, 2015

Throughout this Beatles piano adventure, there have been many “Y’all ain’t gonna believe this…” kind of moments. Today, we added more to that list. Following the adventures from signatures to...

Peace, Love and Hope for the Future. A Beatles Fairy Tale.

Peace, Love and Hope for the Future. A Beatles Fairy Tale.

Jan 1, 2015

Some hope for the future, Some wait for the call To say that the days ahead Will be the best of all. –Paul McCartney, “Hope for the Future.” While November...

Listen! Do you want to know a secret?

Listen! Do you want to know a secret?

Jan 1, 2015

Listen! Do you want to know a secret? Do you promise not to tell? —The Beatles, “Do You Want to Know a Secret?” October 31 began with the confirmation that...

It’s getting better all the time.

It’s getting better all the time.

Dec 31, 2014

I’ve got to admit it’s getting better. A little better all the time. –-The Beatles, “Getting Better” It’s amazing how sometimes the most seemingly mundane of events can turn into...

And then while I’m away, I’ll write home every day.

And then while I’m away, I’ll write home every day.

Dec 30, 2014

And then while I’m away, I’ll write home every day.–The Beatles, “All My Loving.” The morning of October 29 had begun with a simple Facebook update for those who had...

Here comes the sun.

Here comes the sun.

Dec 11, 2014

Here comes the sun, and I say it’s alright. The morning sun came just a little too soon, with checkout time not far behind. While the few hours of slumber...

The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away.

The Magical Mystery Tour is hoping to take you away.

Dec 6, 2014

It was sometime between 11 p.m. and midnight that East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity President/CEO Debbie Crouch and I made our way back to our vehicle after the Paul...

Sir Paul McCartney says, “Yes.”

Sir Paul McCartney says, “Yes.”

Nov 24, 2014

It was the answer we had dared to dream: Sir Paul McCartney had agreed to sign the painted Beatles-themed piano, an auction item benefiting East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity....

Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody.  Day Two, Part Deux.

Help! I need somebody. Help! Not just anybody. Day Two, Part Deux.

Nov 5, 2014

Oh, Murphy’s Law, how we abhor thee. Less than an hour into the second day of our journey toward securing Sir Paul McCartney’s autograph on The Beatles-themed piano, we found...

Yesterday, all our troubles seemed so far away. Road trip, Day Two.

Yesterday, all our troubles seemed so far away. Road trip, Day Two.

Nov 3, 2014

“Woke up. Fell out of bed. Dragged a comb across my head.” Day Two of our adventure to Louisville to secure Sir Paul McCartney’s autograph on The Beatles-themed piano found...

The Long and Winding Road that leads to a White House stay.

The Long and Winding Road that leads to a White House stay.

Nov 1, 2014

Ever feel like you’re living in a movie of the week? It was with much glee that we celebrated the successful efforts of securing Ringo Starr’s autograph on a Beatles-themed...

Starr Struck. A Beatle, a piano and holy expletives.

Starr Struck. A Beatle, a piano and holy expletives.

Oct 18, 2014

Have you ever had one of those moments in which you experience something so profound that your heart skips a beat? You can’t think. You can’t breathe. And words escape...

It Don’t Come Easy.

It Don’t Come Easy.

Oct 13, 2014

“Open up your heart, let’s come together, Use a little love and we will make it work out better.”                       –Ringo Starr, “It Don’t Come Easy.” The lyrics of one...

To Sir [Paul], with love.

To Sir [Paul], with love.

Oct 11, 2014

One of the things I most love about our community is how so many people come together to rally for a good cause. Today, my Leadership Northshore colleagues gathered in...

On becoming a famous Bug.

On becoming a famous Bug.

Oct 8, 2014

Today’s inspiration comes from my eight year old granddaughter, who peered over my shoulder as I conducted a quick email check. “Nana, what are you doing?” “I’m checking my email...

When Fate steps in and the Starrs align: Two Beatles. One Piano. And an opportunity to make a difference.

When Fate steps in and the Starrs align: Two Beatles. One Piano. And an opportunity to make a difference.

Oct 7, 2014

    On my last post, I spoke of Destiny, and how sometimes the planets and the stars align in such a way that we cannot ignore them. Little did...

Sir Paul McCartney, Destiny and Hope for the Future: the quest for three words to turn a piano into a veteran’s home.

Sir Paul McCartney, Destiny and Hope for the Future: the quest for three words to turn a piano into a veteran’s home.

Oct 6, 2014

Do you believe in Destiny? Not that whole “princess meets her prince, they fall in love and live happily ever after” fairy tale kind of stuff. More like the little...

Ringo Starr

The Beatles piano auction has ended with a bid of $98,888

This website initially was created to chronicle the quest for autographs from Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Ringo Starr on a piano created for East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity.  The epic journey is chronicled here: The Beatles Adventures, with posts featuring the signings here: Starr Struck and Sir Paul Says, “Yes.”

The auction listing is featured here: CharityBuzz.com. Proceeds from the auction have enabled East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity to provide an affordable home for a deserving veteran and his or her family.

CHARITY BUZZ AUCTIONS FOR HABITAT

Our CharityBuzz auctions of autographed works have ended. To see all of the artists’ works, click here: Hope for Habitat.
Pictured: Fiddle by Adam Sambola, signed by Charlie Daniels and band.

ACCOLADES

Public Relations Society of America – New Orleans:

Silver Anvil Award/Special Event 2018-2019 – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Social Media Campaign, 2018-2019

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog Post, 2017

Certificate of Merit/Blog 2017

Fleurish Award of Excellence/Blog 2016

Fleurish Award/Best of Category, Social Media, 2015

Press Club of New Orleans Excellence in Journalism Awards:

First Place – PR Special Events – Blackout & Gold Second Line

Finalist – Lifestyle Blog, 2017

Public Relations Association of Louisiana – New Orleans:

Flambeaux Certificate of Merit, Special Event, 2018

Flambeaux Award, Best Website, 2016

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