From the "Rally for Social Justice" to "Live 8"

A huge shout-out and thanks go to Barb, our sound expert and all-around production guru. Here's Barb at the Rally; pictures of Barb a week later would find her in Philadelphia working on the Live 8 concert. That's right: a week later and Barb was in front of the steps of the Museum of Art in Philly doing sound for the likes of Alicia Keys, Dave Matthews Band, Linkin Park, Toby Keith, and a dozen other musical groups. Well, the day of the Rally, she was with us, doing sound for our varied and talented and dedicated musical groups.

Barb is a person who puts her actions with her words. A strong believer in social justice, Barb volunteered her time for the Rally. Not only did she help the day of the event, but she spent innumerable hours the three months leading up to the Rally helping to arrange for all the technical details, including contracting for the sound equipment. And, the morning of the Rally, Barb earned a Purple Heart when she was injured in an accident, caused by my eldest son, during the set-up of the tent. A little ice to cool the injury, and she was back at it. (Note, however, the tape on her finger; I'm thinking she's wincing in pain, here, even hours later.)

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