Lost In Solitude: Everybody Hurts

Sunday, May 25, 2008

Everybody Hurts - Memorial Day 2008

Whether on a personal or national level, everybody hurts. Pain and sorrow regard not age, race, nor gender. It breaks through all religious barriers. This video was compiled from personal and public images.

Music by R.E.M.

FOOTNOTE: Happy Memorial Day

8 comments:

Anonymous said...: Wow, this video is beautifully done Patty, and the music u chose really fit the mood of these incredible images. Again, thank u for sharing ur own personal photos... -EZ; May 27, 2008 at 10:03 PM
Patty said...: Thank You EZ. As I told you, the personal images are from my Mom's funeral. The video moves on to pain and sorrow around the world...then ends with a message of Hope.

I still can't believe Rosie might have viewed my video. I'm walking on sunshine!
~Patty; May 28, 2008 at 11:20 AM
San said...: Patty, this is heart-wrenching and beautiful. A montage which clearly depicts the universal nature of suffering. And that stone with the message of Hope, that gorgeous rose remind us to work for a better day.

Well-done! I hope many people view your video.

I've tagged you over at my place for a frivolous meme.; May 28, 2008 at 2:20 PM
Anonymous said...: Patty this is amazing and sad all in one. You did a great job.; May 28, 2008 at 8:24 PM
david mcmahon said...: Came here from San Merideth's wonderful blog.

Yes, you're right. So right.

It's the ``tears of the clown'' syndrome.; May 28, 2008 at 9:50 PM
Patty said...: San, thank you for seeing what I was trying to show with the video. Your encouragement is always appreciated.

I'll let you know when I've completed my meme. This should be fun...and revealing.; May 28, 2008 at 10:16 PM
Patty said...: Anonymous....thank you for the visit and the comment. I'm glad you liked the video. Come back any time.; May 28, 2008 at 10:18 PM
Patty said...: David, you are so right. San does have a wonderful blog.

I've visited your blog many times and left comments. Your posts, with the whimsical notes, are so refreshing.

Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. You have no idea how honored I feel.; May 28, 2008 at 10:22 PM

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