Q & A with Holly Weiss, author of Crestmont discussion
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One Voice Led to Another - My Transition from Singing to Writing
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Oh my goodness, Holly. I hadn't realized that polio is still around to hurt children. I see that the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is making matching contributions. Very nice.When I was a child, in the 1940's and 50's, there was a lot of fear regarding polio. I don't remember when the vaccines became available. Mid 50's?? We weren't allowed to go to the public swim pool for lessons, so I learned to swim quite late.
I will certainly make a contribution. Some of my relatives say they do not want Christmas gifts (except for the children), so I will send their 'gifts' to the polio fund.
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Hi Holly,The Rotary site is defective. I tried to donate "other" which they have listed and I listed an amount, but a sign came up that said I must choose one of their dollar amounts. I wondered if they didn't like my suggested amount, so I tried a larger amount (greater than their minimum $100) but it wasn't one of their listed amounts, so they wouldn't take it either.
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The Rotary site is defective. I tried to donate "other" which they have listed and I listed an amount, but a sign came up that said I must choose one of their dollar amounts. I wonde..."
Jeanne, I have egg on my face. You are absolutely right. Unless you have a certain dollar amount, Rotary makes it difficult to contribute. You can contribute directly to the Global Initiative to Eradicate Polio, but you have to send a check to Switzerland. Why do they make it so hard?
http://bit.ly/fxFeXA
Not your fault. I'm not going to send a personal check to Switzerland and I think an International money order costs about $20.I think the best thing would be to write to the Gates Foundation to see if they have a way to collect monies that aren't specifically $100, $250, $500, $750, or $1,000. After all, they are matching donations so I know they are interested.
And hey, I'm a writer and potential donor -- and I live in Gates Foundation Country, so why not ask?
Hi Holly, What a marvelous idea how "One Voice Lead to Another." I feel that happened when I stopped singing professionally at age 27 when I married for the first time. Dave did not support my career as a singer, which lead to major life changes. He was very insecure and thought my being in rock bands would cause marital discord and problems. So my path changed dramatically and I became a business owner. I see how change is good if I can embrace it.
I told Dave once, "I'm dancing as fast as I can..." since what he wanted me to be felt like an act of marital violence and a violation of my free will.
We learn about ourselves in many ways, and in your case it was life-changing polio.
I think your book idea is fantastic.
I told Dave once, "I'm dancing as fast as I can..." since what he wanted me to be felt like an act of marital violence and a violation of my free will.
We learn about ourselves in many ways, and in your case it was life-changing polio.
I think your book idea is fantastic.
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I think the best thing would be to write to the Gates Foundation to ..."
I agree. I will write also. Thanks for perservering, Jeanne.
I did! Post polio syndrome, a late-life extension of the polio I had as a child, pulled my singing career to a screeching halt. I mourned the loss of creative expression through song. The idea for Crestmont popped unexpectedly into my head and the happiness I found was expressing myself through writing. You can browse the author page on my website for more information. http://hollyweiss.com/about-the-author.
Now I am an advocate for the Global Initiative to Eradicate Polio. Polio still exists in 4 nations. Join us to End Polio Now! http://bit.ly/fG2RJp
I welcome any comments or questions about my story or my writing process.