After hearing one of his biggest fans needed help, Indiana Pacers star Paul George stepped up in a big way. The family of 11-year-old Daisy Esterline, who has cerebral palsy, had been trying to raise money to buy a wheelchair-accessible van. The family had set up a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $12,000. Howard Esterline sent George—who had previously met Daisy—a tweet this past weekend to ask him for some help. On Monday, George came through for the family via the GoFundMe page—with an incredible donation of $10,000.
What has happened to my beloved Atlanta Braves this year? …..and the Hawks almost lost two home games in the E. Conference Semis to the Wizards w/o John Wall tonight..smh
It’s no breaking news that Auburn legend Cam Newton was back on campus this spring semester. For students and fans, seeing his face around brought back the excitement of the 2010 season, the 28-27 Iron Bowl, the SEC Championship win against Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks, and, eventually, bringing home the BCS National Championship trophy for the first time since 1957. Countless selfies from eager fans flooded social media while students crowded his classrooms just for a peek at the now-Carolina Panthers quarterback. Since his first day back, the attention from student fans has been hard to avoid, but Newton said it’s relatively normal for him. “It’s something that you just have to get used to,” Newton said. “Every time I come to Auburn, it’s nothing but love.”….
Newton said his return to school was under his mother’s wishes, regardless of his success as an NFL quarterback. “It was a promise that I made to her,” Newton said. “My mom was more compassionate about how I would be treated off the field. Throughout the process, before I even knew what school I was going to go to, she wanted me to vow to her that whatever school I do decide, I would graduate from. She wasn’t playing, she was serious, and I was sincere.” When Auburn hands him the sociology degree he’s been working for, he said he has special plans on where to keep it. “When I do get my diploma, I’m going to put it right above my mom’s door, so she knows her words were not in vain,” Newton said. “All my awards that mean the world to me are implanted (in her house), and this is no different. If anything, it’s going right along next to the Heisman.”
Although he received his diploma for his mother, he said it’s not only for her sake. “I was always asked, ‘Cam, why?’” Newton said. “’Why are you coming back?’ And as I get more educated about sociology, and education as a whole, shame on me if I don’t use my influence in a positive way. Someone may look at my situation and say, ‘He may be financially set, but yet he’s bettering himself.’ Maybe I can encourage somebody else who is in my situation or is down and out [to] always strive for a better you and that’s what this was pretty much all about: making myself better.” ….continue”
Auburn athletes actually attend class (or come back and get a degree if the go pro early) compared to those uneducated, redneck, cow-tipping losers that play at Bama!
You won’t want to watch this movie coming out then:
The woman at the 1:00 minute mark was the former Associate Dean at UNC…she said ~100 sexual assaults were reported to her and ZERO students were kicked off campus (all covered up to prevent bad PR for the school)
There is a book out about Missoula, MT and the Universty’s rape problem. Things are better but the book really puts us in the spotlight again. I haven’t ready it and I won’t. I am sicken that schools hide this.
Smartypants gave a little background to this video
// ………………………………
In the discussion after the reading, Obama talks about how he has reconciled the anger he experienced as a teenager and how his faith gave him an optimism about our ability as Americans to deal with the racial divide.
If you can find the time to watch this video (introduction and reading until 25:10, then Q&A), you will be reminded that we have a President who has had his own unique experience of racism and taken a deep personal journey to not only understand himself, but how his life is part of the greater American story.
Well said, VC. The U. S. was very lucky to elect President Obama. The depth of his knowledge and understanding of the world, but especially the complex issue race/ethnicity/tribal, etc., is unmatched by any of the Politicians I know, including the previous presidents. It’s truly a shame that he has faced such hostile obstructionism, and hatred, from small minded people. Here is a man who from an early age had such a vision, if people who opposed him were not so petty, that would have worked for the betterment of this country and the world.
Chips, I am so glad you posted this reading/Q & A again. I hope everyone takes the time to watch it. After 6 years in the eye of the storm I wonder how, if at all, The President’s views on the future and possibilities on race relations have changed.
The part where he reads from his book about coming to understand white privilege were as powerful as anything I’ve ever heard.
I so agree. It is well worth watching. I watched it a couple weeks ago and was so moved. The anger he must have felt. What struck me is how he has endured that pain, risen above it all, just to have all the hate thrown at him during his Presidency. He is such a great man.
Vicki, I second your comment 100%. It’s very sad that there are many Americans, almost half of the country, who still don’t realize how lucky this country was for electing this smart, thoughtful, and empathetic man as President of the United States.
On top of that…. teams are sending players to recruit LSU OT La’el Collins (b/c coaches/GM/scouts can’t until May 9th) He was a guaranteed top 10 pick this last weekend but went undrafted because he is wanted for questioning after his former pregnant girlfriend was murdered…the child was delivered, but subsequently died Saturday. Collins has been asked to take a paternity test to see if the child was his and police want to know to what extent he may be involved in the child’s death.
Wow. The Seahawks drafted a woman-beater, lied that they researched him, and personally exonerated him http://t.co/hGOtkbtrYS
Thank you Chips. That was wonderful. I grabbed my copy of the book and read along with Barack. Hearing him speak on these topics of economics, racial equality, etc from 1995 and knowing his words of 2008 till now shows just how consistent and awesome human being he really is. I have much respect for President Barack Obama.
I thought to myself, “young man, you’re going to be our black President and here in 1995, you don’t even know it”.
Thank you, Mr. Bobfr.
I am paying attention.
I thank everyone who sent congrats to me earlier today for being #1.
I am so disgusted with what is happening in B’More and Beyond it is hard to concentrate. Lurking is a comfort place right now.
I must get out the house early and walk to calm my mind and keep thinking, feeling and loving positively.
I just wish the good cops and righteous people will #speakthefuckup!
I am tired of rhetoric, hypocrites and assholes…….
Okay. Let me stop now. It’s too late to go for a walk.
I come here late at night to retweet your latest tweet so that I can finally sleep.
Your tweets keep me focused.
Thank you.
Good night TOD.
Thanks for sharing this, Bob. The moment VP Joe Biden announces that he is running I will pledge to do everything necessary to make sure he is elected. Like you, I “Trust Joe” and I am “Ridin’ With Biden.”
Good evening TOD! Just catching up on all of today’s happenings. BEST NEWS? VP Biden’s team was/is in touch with the DNC on debate scheduling! So hoping he will decide to run. But too bad the DNC is limiting it to six debates. While I thought 20 in 2008 was a little much, six seems like too few. But again this is being done for HRC. Too bad.
Just saw a tweet where Jet Blue is the first major airline to schedule service between JFK New York to Cuba! By the time PBO leaves office, lifting the embargo will be a formality. Loved his discussion of race with Letterman last night. He is on the loose, and I am so looking forward to these next 18 months.
Well, well, there seems to be quite a bit of action in the village this morning. 😉 However, I do believe that I should shut down and go to bed (I was watching old clips of America/Australia/Britain’s got Talent, focusing on the child singers; it was lots of fun).
G’Night, Bobfr, JO’B, LDS, Nathk and Foxfire! Sweet dreams!
My world is upside turkey at the minute. There I was coming second and screaming furst & then the phone was buzzing and the texts were flying and the tradies were making this worst mess on the planet & I just got back to TOD – sigh
O dear, TS, don’t say the tradespeople are back! You must be making some strong friendships with them! They’ll be done for the day by now though…..right?
wow! absolutely loved the video of a young obama speaking so beautifully and intelligently about the very issues we’re facing right now. thank you for posting this.
Good Morning, future Pres O. We ❤ ❤ you, but you know that!
Good Morning, TODobots! Looks like it's going to be a sunny and quiet day.
So, I woke up this morning thinking specifically of Carolyn and Africa + their husbands and family, GoB, HZ, and JackieG. May you all have a really healthy Wednesday!
Obama White House.gov
The Obama Diary 
Say what?
It’s DuuuuUUUUuuuUUuuuuuUUUuuuuuudette!!
Queeeeeen Beeeee! 😀
This video of PBO reading his book is just incredible.
Congratulatons Dudette!
Hi!
My streak is broken to a worthy adversary… 😎 Congrats, Dudette!
After hearing one of his biggest fans needed help, Indiana Pacers star Paul George stepped up in a big way. The family of 11-year-old Daisy Esterline, who has cerebral palsy, had been trying to raise money to buy a wheelchair-accessible van. The family had set up a GoFundMe page with the goal of raising $12,000. Howard Esterline sent George—who had previously met Daisy—a tweet this past weekend to ask him for some help. On Monday, George came through for the family via the GoFundMe page—with an incredible donation of $10,000.
Thank you kindly LP! I humbly take my place as your most fortunate successor! 🙂
What has happened to my beloved Atlanta Braves this year? …..and the Hawks almost lost two home games in the E. Conference Semis to the Wizards w/o John Wall tonight..smh
Honey, I’m so not the one to ask. Neither Braves nor Hawks have been on my radar these days. Oh well. Hope they get it together. Go team!
>>>>people walking down Peachtree are lowering their heads in shame<<<<
Aw! Po’ baybehs! 😦
Good stuff you got here LP! Thank you so much!
Congrats Dudette!! 🙂
Outstanding examples of kindness, LP! TY
Thanks, Bob. If you get a chance..watch the full E:60 profile of Ernie Johnson that aired last week:
Muchas gracias Roberto! 😀
Ernie Johnson would do a kind thing like that -bless him!
Thanks LP
I know the story is about PG13, but every mention makes a difference for Daisy. Thanks! http://www.gofundme.com/daisysvan
It’s no breaking news that Auburn legend Cam Newton was back on campus this spring semester. For students and fans, seeing his face around brought back the excitement of the 2010 season, the 28-27 Iron Bowl, the SEC Championship win against Steve Spurrier’s Gamecocks, and, eventually, bringing home the BCS National Championship trophy for the first time since 1957. Countless selfies from eager fans flooded social media while students crowded his classrooms just for a peek at the now-Carolina Panthers quarterback. Since his first day back, the attention from student fans has been hard to avoid, but Newton said it’s relatively normal for him. “It’s something that you just have to get used to,” Newton said. “Every time I come to Auburn, it’s nothing but love.”….
Newton said his return to school was under his mother’s wishes, regardless of his success as an NFL quarterback. “It was a promise that I made to her,” Newton said. “My mom was more compassionate about how I would be treated off the field. Throughout the process, before I even knew what school I was going to go to, she wanted me to vow to her that whatever school I do decide, I would graduate from. She wasn’t playing, she was serious, and I was sincere.” When Auburn hands him the sociology degree he’s been working for, he said he has special plans on where to keep it. “When I do get my diploma, I’m going to put it right above my mom’s door, so she knows her words were not in vain,” Newton said. “All my awards that mean the world to me are implanted (in her house), and this is no different. If anything, it’s going right along next to the Heisman.”
Although he received his diploma for his mother, he said it’s not only for her sake. “I was always asked, ‘Cam, why?’” Newton said. “’Why are you coming back?’ And as I get more educated about sociology, and education as a whole, shame on me if I don’t use my influence in a positive way. Someone may look at my situation and say, ‘He may be financially set, but yet he’s bettering himself.’ Maybe I can encourage somebody else who is in my situation or is down and out [to] always strive for a better you and that’s what this was pretty much all about: making myself better.” ….continue”
Nice to see that!
Auburn athletes actually attend class (or come back and get a degree if the go pro early) compared to those uneducated, redneck, cow-tipping losers that play at Bama!
Welp. I can’t say a damn to that given recent revelations at my alma mater, UNC. Dang, I wanna kick some fool’s butt for ruining our reputation. Grrr!
[My turn for some shameful head-hanging]
You won’t want to watch this movie coming out then:
The woman at the 1:00 minute mark was the former Associate Dean at UNC…she said ~100 sexual assaults were reported to her and ZERO students were kicked off campus (all covered up to prevent bad PR for the school)
http://www.thehuntinggroundfilm.com/
Heard about it. Sickening! Hope the film leads to some justice for victims and jail time for others involved.
There is a book out about Missoula, MT and the Universty’s rape problem. Things are better but the book really puts us in the spotlight again. I haven’t ready it and I won’t. I am sicken that schools hide this.
Good for you Cam!
Funny video 😆
Smartypants gave a little background to this video
// ………………………………
In the discussion after the reading, Obama talks about how he has reconciled the anger he experienced as a teenager and how his faith gave him an optimism about our ability as Americans to deal with the racial divide.
If you can find the time to watch this video (introduction and reading until 25:10, then Q&A), you will be reminded that we have a President who has had his own unique experience of racism and taken a deep personal journey to not only understand himself, but how his life is part of the greater American story.
http://immasmartypants.blogspot.ca/2015/04/obama-and-racism-circa-1995.html
Well said, VC. The U. S. was very lucky to elect President Obama. The depth of his knowledge and understanding of the world, but especially the complex issue race/ethnicity/tribal, etc., is unmatched by any of the Politicians I know, including the previous presidents. It’s truly a shame that he has faced such hostile obstructionism, and hatred, from small minded people. Here is a man who from an early age had such a vision, if people who opposed him were not so petty, that would have worked for the betterment of this country and the world.
Mr. Obama looks more like a teenager here than a husband and father.
So true, VC ….
Thank you, Chips, and @Freefree0Bobbie for bringing this gift to us.
#TrustBarack
Chips, I am so glad you posted this reading/Q & A again. I hope everyone takes the time to watch it. After 6 years in the eye of the storm I wonder how, if at all, The President’s views on the future and possibilities on race relations have changed.
The part where he reads from his book about coming to understand white privilege were as powerful as anything I’ve ever heard.
I so agree. It is well worth watching. I watched it a couple weeks ago and was so moved. The anger he must have felt. What struck me is how he has endured that pain, risen above it all, just to have all the hate thrown at him during his Presidency. He is such a great man.
Me too. I just watched it in its entirety for the first time. He was and is absolutely mesmerizing. He was brilliant then and he is brilliant now.
I thought the same thing.
Vicki, I second your comment 100%. It’s very sad that there are many Americans, almost half of the country, who still don’t realize how lucky this country was for electing this smart, thoughtful, and empathetic man as President of the United States.
Very disappointing…had high hopes for AJA
The NFL & Roger Goodell said they were going to change the culture around the league…..
On top of that…. teams are sending players to recruit LSU OT La’el Collins (b/c coaches/GM/scouts can’t until May 9th) He was a guaranteed top 10 pick this last weekend but went undrafted because he is wanted for questioning after his former pregnant girlfriend was murdered…the child was delivered, but subsequently died Saturday. Collins has been asked to take a paternity test to see if the child was his and police want to know to what extent he may be involved in the child’s death.
Whoops…..2nd tweet should be this:
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000491057/article/lael-collins-meets-with-rex-ryan-dolphins-players
US approves ferry service between Cuba and Florida.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-32602923
gulpo rubio prezinent yet?
So, are they abolishing that rule about wet foot/dry foot – or whatever it’s called?
Common sense, reason, and compassion spread thoughout the realm—-Thank You President Obama!
Touching. And great.
This woman can do no wrong musically. She is e’rthang!
Thank you Chips. That was wonderful. I grabbed my copy of the book and read along with Barack. Hearing him speak on these topics of economics, racial equality, etc from 1995 and knowing his words of 2008 till now shows just how consistent and awesome human being he really is. I have much respect for President Barack Obama.
I thought to myself, “young man, you’re going to be our black President and here in 1995, you don’t even know it”.
A bit of ‘horror’ to wake you up while I slip out the side door. G’Night folks!
thanks a lot for sharing this video – thought I had watched everything about PBO that was in the public arena;
it is indeed a “must watch”
‘All I want to say is that they don’t really care about us!’ = beautiful choreography
If anyone is even remotely paying attention …..
…. they know PBO and VPB are preparing to #RockTheVote in 2016 🙂
#TrustBarack
#TrustJoe
#YesWeCan
#RidenWithBiden
#FiredUp ……… #DamnStraight
good night TOD
Don’t toy with me on that rock the vote stuff – Ha! I’m IN all the way!!!!!!!!!!!
Goodnight!
Good morning Jacqueline!! 🙂
Good morning, Bob! You were up and at ’em, I see!
Thank you, Mr. Bobfr.
I am paying attention.
I thank everyone who sent congrats to me earlier today for being #1.
I am so disgusted with what is happening in B’More and Beyond it is hard to concentrate. Lurking is a comfort place right now.
I must get out the house early and walk to calm my mind and keep thinking, feeling and loving positively.
I just wish the good cops and righteous people will #speakthefuckup!
I am tired of rhetoric, hypocrites and assholes…….
Okay. Let me stop now. It’s too late to go for a walk.
I come here late at night to retweet your latest tweet so that I can finally sleep.
Your tweets keep me focused.
Thank you.
Good night TOD.
Thank you, LDS, for your very kind note. I hope you’ve had a restful night. We’re all in this together and we will prevail.
#FORWARD
Thanks for sharing this, Bob. The moment VP Joe Biden announces that he is running I will pledge to do everything necessary to make sure he is elected. Like you, I “Trust Joe” and I am “Ridin’ With Biden.”
Good morning nath!! Right beside you!!
#TrustJoe
Good evening TOD! Just catching up on all of today’s happenings. BEST NEWS? VP Biden’s team was/is in touch with the DNC on debate scheduling! So hoping he will decide to run. But too bad the DNC is limiting it to six debates. While I thought 20 in 2008 was a little much, six seems like too few. But again this is being done for HRC. Too bad.
Just saw a tweet where Jet Blue is the first major airline to schedule service between JFK New York to Cuba! By the time PBO leaves office, lifting the embargo will be a formality. Loved his discussion of race with Letterman last night. He is on the loose, and I am so looking forward to these next 18 months.
Hope the day was good for everyone!
Well, well, there seems to be quite a bit of action in the village this morning. 😉 However, I do believe that I should shut down and go to bed (I was watching old clips of America/Australia/Britain’s got Talent, focusing on the child singers; it was lots of fun).
G’Night, Bobfr, JO’B, LDS, Nathk and Foxfire! Sweet dreams!
My world is upside turkey at the minute. There I was coming second and screaming furst & then the phone was buzzing and the texts were flying and the tradies were making this worst mess on the planet & I just got back to TOD – sigh
O dear, TS, don’t say the tradespeople are back! You must be making some strong friendships with them! They’ll be done for the day by now though…..right?
I think they will be here forever – one is about to get the heave ho but then we will have to find a replacement – sigh
Are you rebuilding the entire house, or just a floor or two? 😀
wow! absolutely loved the video of a young obama speaking so beautifully and intelligently about the very issues we’re facing right now. thank you for posting this.
Good Morning, future Pres O. We ❤ ❤ you, but you know that!
Good Morning, TODobots! Looks like it's going to be a sunny and quiet day.
So, I woke up this morning thinking specifically of Carolyn and Africa + their husbands and family, GoB, HZ, and JackieG. May you all have a really healthy Wednesday!
Boy, you guys can sleep (hear the envy?)! I’ll go have breakfast.
Morning, VC! Been up for an hour. Was talking to my Grandson via direct msg on facebook… the wonders of technology… now off to make coffee
Except *this one* cannot honestly use *that* excuse!
G’Evening, sir.
GM, miss.
Mooooooooooorning!
http://theobamadiary.com/2015/05/06/early-bird-chat-526/