I remember that night so clearly. (My last night as board chair of UUCB and as it turned out my first night as chair of the Recovery Committee.) But what I remember best and what always brings a lump in my throat and a tear to my eye is the morning they raised the bell back up in the new church and rang it!
Oh that was a precious moment! I remember recording them ringing the bell and using the recording the following Sunday for our "bell sound." Remember the giant truck they used to transport the bell? Our bell actually looked little on it! I also remember that Steve got to go up on the roof with the workers because he was on the bell task force. He might have been the entire bell task force, actually. Also, I had to get to the church at something like 5 AM to be interviewed by one of the local television stations in anticipation of the bell arriving.
Oh, yes. I saw Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue on YouTube shortly after his broadcast.
You’re right; he was holding back tears. And his love for the communities in California were clearly dear to him.
I’m a fan of late night comedy because each of them is not just there for the laughs. It’s about appreciation of humanity and community… and all its flaws, too.
I don't like all of the late-night comedians, but a lot of them really help me keep my spirits up, especially nowadays. Jimmy Kimmel is top of my list. I agree. Most of them don't seem to be there merely for the laughs. They seem to have a deeper concern for humanity, especially if you can get to see them talk to some of their guests. Granted, I hardly ever get to see that part, but occasionally I get a glimpse.
Mr Roger’s said (of Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood) to the little children who watched his show: when something bad happens, focus on the helpers. And that is what you are saying, I think. There is goodness still. There really is. And your piece brought tears to my eyes. Thank you once again, Sylvia. Hasty
Thank you for reminding me of Mr. Rogers. He did say that, I think maybe in response to September 11? Maybe other times, too. Now there is a real hero. We need more Mr. Rogers people in the world. Thank you, Hasty!
Being a member of UUCB, relating the story of our church fire brings home the current horror of LA fires. Blessings to all those who show up. And so much gratitude to all those who showed up for us.
I remember that night so clearly. (My last night as board chair of UUCB and as it turned out my first night as chair of the Recovery Committee.) But what I remember best and what always brings a lump in my throat and a tear to my eye is the morning they raised the bell back up in the new church and rang it!
Oh that was a precious moment! I remember recording them ringing the bell and using the recording the following Sunday for our "bell sound." Remember the giant truck they used to transport the bell? Our bell actually looked little on it! I also remember that Steve got to go up on the roof with the workers because he was on the bell task force. He might have been the entire bell task force, actually. Also, I had to get to the church at something like 5 AM to be interviewed by one of the local television stations in anticipation of the bell arriving.
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Thank you, Corey!
Oh, yes. I saw Jimmy Kimmel’s monologue on YouTube shortly after his broadcast.
You’re right; he was holding back tears. And his love for the communities in California were clearly dear to him.
I’m a fan of late night comedy because each of them is not just there for the laughs. It’s about appreciation of humanity and community… and all its flaws, too.
I don't like all of the late-night comedians, but a lot of them really help me keep my spirits up, especially nowadays. Jimmy Kimmel is top of my list. I agree. Most of them don't seem to be there merely for the laughs. They seem to have a deeper concern for humanity, especially if you can get to see them talk to some of their guests. Granted, I hardly ever get to see that part, but occasionally I get a glimpse.
Sylvia, this is beautiful. We show up.
Mr Roger’s said (of Mr. Rogers’ neighborhood) to the little children who watched his show: when something bad happens, focus on the helpers. And that is what you are saying, I think. There is goodness still. There really is. And your piece brought tears to my eyes. Thank you once again, Sylvia. Hasty
Thank you for reminding me of Mr. Rogers. He did say that, I think maybe in response to September 11? Maybe other times, too. Now there is a real hero. We need more Mr. Rogers people in the world. Thank you, Hasty!
Being a member of UUCB, relating the story of our church fire brings home the current horror of LA fires. Blessings to all those who show up. And so much gratitude to all those who showed up for us.
Yes, to all of the above. We show up where we can and when we can. And I will always be grateful for the many people who showed up for us.