Comments on: Sing For Hope - An Amazing Gala

By: Philipp Ziser

Philipp Ziser — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 08:39:42 +0000

Dear Martha,

I found you through Twitter and I am fascinated. I work in Burundi for a relief organization who helps orphans, street children, young mothers and we built a school and have also some micro-credit projects.
Burundi still suffers from civil war between the ethnic groups of Hutu and Tutsi.
I just wanted to contact you and ask you if you think that any support is possible for children in Burundi? If yes, please contact my under my email-adress.

Very looking forward to hearing from you and kind regards from Bujumbura,

Philipp

By: Judi Flom

Judi Flom — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 05:51:14 +0000

I was one of the co-chairs of this event and am a board member of Sing For Hope. I am involved with this organization because of the truly wonderful things it does (go to the Sing For Hope website ....www.singforhope.org and check it out), but also because of the truly wonderful people involved with it. One of them is Renee Fleming, who is not only THE greatest opera singer of all time but a truly beautiful person, inside and out and one of the most charitable people I have ever met. The others are virtually all of the gifted performers who volunteer their talents and time, completely without being paid, to the numerous causes Sing For Hope is involved with. This includes Monica Yunus and Camille Zamora the co-founders of Sing For Hope, and also, very importantly, Christopher Herbert, who is the nephew Martha is talking about in this blog. I know Christopher very well and know Martha only very briefly (although, like everyone in this world, I would certainly like to get to know her better) but all I can say is that from knowing Christopher, the Stewarts must all be one of the most wonderful and charitable and intelligent families in the world. Christopher is not only a fabulous singer, but a fabulous person and a huge asset to Sing For Hope. I am so happy to be able to know him as well as be involved with Sing For Hope and I encourage everyone to find out more about this wonderful organization because it truly changes so many people's lives.

By: Dena

Dena — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 03:49:15 +0000

So marvelous; John McVeigh is a wonderful neighbor of mine in Portland. I am a barista across the street from his lovely shop, and I serve him coffee all the time. I've been a fan of "Living" for years; it's so neat to see him on your blog.

By: magda

magda — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 15:28:01 +0000

Dear martha,I love your shows,shopping for your items,etc.This year,I found out I have stage four breast cancer,it was shocking,but my biggest fear was leaving my son momless.I love x-mas,buying gifts,baking,family,seeing strangers being nice to each other.This year is hard for me,my paychecks are very small,too small for giving.I want to cancel x-mas but,I do not want my son to be sad.If I had one wish this year,it would be to have one of the best x-mas ever with present under the tree.This year,even if I can not buy anything at least I can be bless with another year of life with my famliy.even if I can not give my son any gift cards,I love him dearly.I know he think about my illness and trys to be stronge for both of us and that's a son.Some times at home along I think about how x-mas will be this year,it makes me sad sometimes but I do not let them know this,I keep it to myseft,I do not want to make my son sad.I know that in my dark clouds,I will be able to pull out a rainbowl.Some of us are lucky,I am just lucky to have a son who loves me,that is one of the greatest things in life.I hope you have one the the nicest x-mas and new year with lots of blessings.Your freind from wayne new jersey.

By: Karon McGaha

Karon McGaha — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:31:01 +0000

Thanks for the coupons in this month's MS Living magazine. My favorite gift was bought at Hallmark with the Hallmark coupon. It is a recordable storybook we intend to send to our new foster niece and nephew in Lubbock Texas so they can get to know us, though they are far away. We will read them a story and all they have to do is turn the pages.
THANK YOU!!!

By: Jan Erickson

Jan Erickson — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 03:31:49 +0000

Hi Martha, What a terrific blog about your nephew, Christopher Herbert. He is one very handsome, talented young man. He and his sister are absolutely fantastic and I'm sure both you and Laura are so very proud of both of them. I can't wait to see what their younger brother, Charlie, does with his life. Loved your presence on the Today show today. You did extremely well, even with your laryngitis. You seemed to be a little better later on your show today. Hope you can get some rest and get rid of that frustrating laryngitis. I know how it is because I used to get it back when I worked every day. Happy Thanksgiving to you, Alexis and Kevin, as well as the girls. Have a great extended weekend. Love, Jan

By: celia stock

celia stock — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:35:48 +0000

Homeless Thanksgiving

Well, sun is up, there's a chill in the city air.
Today I hope not too many people stare.
Some consider the homeless bedeviled,
At our very best, we always look disheveled.

Once upon a time I drove a swanky car
According to headlines I was thought a star.
My rotten judgment led to utter disaster,
In a heartbeat my world was alabaster.

Family had sucked me dry, friends hard to find,
Fans had not stuck by, no tie to bind.
Alone again, loosing my bits and pieces,
Eventually, my expensive pants had no creases.

I fully understand now life's ups and downs.
The speed of my ruination still astounds.
My new friend has four legs he thinks I'm great!
We panhandle together and trust in fate.

Some folks, who wouldn't throw us under the bus
Share some extra food with the likes of us,
If we get an invite we won't be late,
Our thanks will be for a nice warm grate.

Is that what we mean when we say "grateful"?
Just asking! Luv to all and happy Thanksgiving.

The song in my heart - Canadian Sunset.

By: Jay

Jay — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:04:48 +0000

Martha - You had nothing to apologize to Rachael Ray for, though it was certainly a gracious gesture. For god's sake, she doesn't cook her onions before she puts them in meatballs, just so she can stick to her 30-minute schtick. Sorry, Rachel, I don't have time for a bad meal.

Martha, I'm giving three friends DINNER AT HOME for Christmas this year.

Thanks for all you do.

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:54 +0000

My Gram ma absolutely loves watching your shows, reading about you!

I wanted to tell you, I think your cooking is phenomenal! I bought a couple cook books.
I work with Autistic children, and a few of them have Celiac disease. I'm wondering if you have a gluten free cookbook that I could purchase. I'd buy two, one for my family, (we are going wheat free), and one for my work for Christmas. We bake for the kids at work.

I hope to hear you do have such a cookbook!

I enjoyed watching your pie baking contest, thanks for sharing!

Wishing you blessings,
Julie

By: Andrea and the Weimaraners

Andrea and the Weimaraners — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:39 +0000

Giving back, and with elegance!
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Our culture portrays our 'culture' through the power of the arts. I am replete with favor toward all that this spectacular group of individuals is accomplishing!
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We here in Pilgrim territory will be thinking of you 'round our table tomorrow. I give thanks that 4 years ago I wondered who this Martha Stewart Company belonged to!
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Forgive me for not tuning in sooner. I tend to eat out of cans and wear my sweatshirts inside out. Domesticity, I thought, meant aprons and rolling pins!
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Thank you for helping me tidy up, as well as discover that there's a world of exquisite lifestyle attached to that rolling pin wheeling down the banquet table!!!
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With Love and Thanksgiving,
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A and the W's
Banquet Table, Plymouth Massachusetts
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