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1Rock Star – Connie Born, artist

Rock Star – Connie Born, artist

May 20, 2015

SOLD Inspired by Rush’s Neil Peart. Not long ago, I ran into artist Connie Born’s husband, Dean, at an event and he extended a hand to me, saying, “I cannot begin to tell you how excited Connie is to be part of the Hope for Habitat: Katrina X exhibit. She’s got her fire back.” When […]

2Charlie Daniels Fiddle – Adam Sambola, artist

Charlie Daniels Fiddle – Adam Sambola, artist

May 20, 2015

Autographed by The Charlie Daniels Band. SOLD – Auctioned via Charity Buzz. Artist Adam Sambola is best known for his iconic character, RedBean the Crawfish, and the colorful crustacean’s sidekick, Gumbo the Crab. Individually or collectively, they appear in many of the artist’s works, celebrating Louisiana culture and customs. The Bayou State’s music legends and […]

3The 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 provenance, the Beatles piano was auctioned via CharityBuzz auction site. The winning bid was $98,888, which will fund a Habitat home for a veteran. The […]

4Peace, 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 1 marked the successful ending of our quests for The Beatles’ autographs, it also meant that we had just a few weeks until the East […]

5Listen! 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 the Habitat truck repairs had been completed. The good folks at B.I.R. Truck and Trailer Repair, who had graciously towed it to specialty repair center […]

6It’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 an adventure. On Day Four, as we eagerly awaited the repair of the Habitat truck so we could return home with the newly autographed Beatles-themed […]

7And 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 joined us, virtually, on our journey home after our secret mission to secure the coveted Paul McCartney autograph on The Beatles themed piano. “And we’re […]

8Here 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 helped, the compounded sleep deprivation of the past week was quickly catching up to us, exacerbated by the maddening growls of hungry stomachs. As anticipated, […]

9The 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 McCartney concert. We were concurrently exhausted and delirious given the extended adventure which had led us to Louisville in the quest for this Holy Grail. […]

10Sir 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. We set out for Louisville, Kentucky, with the top-secret mission of making the dream a reality. As we pulled into the loading dock area of […]

11Yesterday, 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 us in White House, Tennessee. It was an unanticipated detour due to repeated breakdowns of the East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity truck in which […]

12The 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 piano benefiting East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity. It was the second of the two-part mission. Meanwhile, part one efforts to convince Sir Paul McCartney […]

13To 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 Olde Towne Slidell for the Pumpkin Fest, an event they founded three years ago. That Leadership team includes East St. Tammany Habitat for Humanity President […]

14On 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 for some important news. I’ve been trying to make arrangements for some famous people to sign this piano that Miss Lori created, so we can […]

15When 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 I know that the universe had yet more Starrs to shine: those of Ringo Starr and the All Starr Band, and an upcoming concert on […]

16Sir 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 signs, and perhaps the not-so-little signs, that the universe sends us to remind us that oftentimes there are greater powers in charge and we’re just […]

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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