A Little Love's (Creation) for Haiti

Whenever something really, really horrible happens in the world, like it did last week, I find myself silently singing the words to that Lee Greenwood classic, Proud to be an American. Yes, there are always a few unsavory characters who surface in the aftermath of every tragedy… shysters, looking to profit off of someone else’s misfortune, and blowhards, who don’t know when to keep their mouths shut. There are many, many more people, however, who are too busy reaching out their hands in love and kindness to pay those rotten souls any mind. I have witnessed such generosity this week, both locally, nationally... and let's give our friends around the world their due...internationally. There are first responders from all over the planet in Haiti right now trying to help however and wherever they can. There really are so many good people in the world!

I’ve been quite torn about what to write in this blog this week, as looking stylish seems so unimportant in the face of such a staggering humanitarian crisis. Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien dominated the news the week before the earthquake in Haiti, so much so that I am afraid you may not even want to hear either of their names at this point. I feel the need to bring them both up today, though, for a reason that has nothing to do with timeslots, ratings, target audiences or contracts. I found myself thinking about Jay and Conan today, as I remember being so impressed with the tone of both of their shows when they began re-airing again after 9/11. There are times when we simply have to have a diversion from the sadness. That’s what they said they wanted to provide at that time and that’s what I, humbly, hope to offer too.

Anyway, before I jump back in with the fun stuff, I did want to redirect you to my November 30th post http://hotheadsgroupie.blogspot.com/2009/11/cyber-monday-monday-just-another-day.html . In it, I highlighted one of my other favorite Seminole Towne Center retailers. It’s called, Love’s Creation. In the post, I included several pictures of the beautiful wares offered at that store. As mentioned, at that time, the store is an extension of an organization called, Harvest Time International. 100% of the profits generated at Love's Creation go to support Harvest Time International's charitable ventures. As you have undoubtedly seen on the news over the last week or so, this organization was already doing A LOT of great things for Haiti and they've stepped up their efforts exponentially since last Wednesday in order to try and meet this great new need.
Anyway, I do hope you still patronize Hot Heads, because it is a wonderful salon operated by some very caring and talented individuals. While you’re there though, maybe you can walk down the mall and buy a little something at Love’s Creation. (Obviously there are A LOT of ways you can help the people of Haiti. I just wanted to remind you that if you’re in the market for some stylish things for your home and if you’re going to be at the Seminole Towne Center anyway, purchasing some of these little gems will do more than spruce up your home.)

Like I mentioned back in early December, I don’t often get serious in this blog, but every now and then I feel I must in order to be true to myself. Thanks for allowing me to do that!