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Beautiful Memorial Service Today for Maya Angelou

Black Cat Back — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:40:53 GMT

I watched the memorial this morning on the Oprah Winfrey Network. It was so beautiful. I loved their eulogies. Oprah's was so moving as was the speeches by President Clinton and the First Lady.

Maya Angelou was a special and remarkable woman. I wish I had the honor of meeting her.

The whole memorial is online now. I encourage others to watch and go to the library and read some of her books. She was truly a woman of virtue and love.

I'm so glad OWN aired it live and shared the memorial with the public via TV.

Always look for your rainbow in the clouds!

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terrier3 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:43:10 GMT

She was a wonderful woman and a mentor & inspiration to many!

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bathina — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:49:13 GMT

Thanks for posting where this can be seen in its entirety. We had a post going earlier- she was wonderful to her students. I loved Clinton, Oprah's and the FLOTUS comments. Beautifully done!

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kittymomNC — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 19:50:43 GMT

MJFAN, thanks for starting a new thread on Maya Angelou, since the other one unfortunately went by the wayside through no fault of the OP.

Bathina, if you see this, thanks for trying to bring attention to Maya Angelou. I was just getting ready to post when it turned into something totally other than what you started.

I so enjoyed listening to Bill Clinton --he's a brilliant and very thought-provoking man. Oprah had me in tears the whole time she spoke, and once that started, they didn't stop. Michelle O, Maya's son, her pastor....it was such a moving memorial service for such an amazing woman. I never read "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", but these last few days have convinced me that I should.

I haven't posted anywhere on the boards except "Pictures of Just Cats" for several weeks, and just when I decided I wanted to post on a very nice thread because the subject matter was so moving, that happened. Seems to reinforce why I stopped posting weeks ago, but I decided to try one more time.

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bathina — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:09:05 GMT

It was me that really took it off course. I got on my high horse about Bergdahl. It's a hot potato topic for sure.

Agree- loved Clinton's remarks. He really has a way of holding your attention with his comments. I was also surprised at how vulnerable Oprah seemed.

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Lion — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:14:30 GMT

On 6/7/2014 kittymomNC said:
MJFAN, thanks for starting a new thread on Maya Angelou, since the other one unfortunately went by the wayside through no fault of the OP.

Bathina, if you see this, thanks for trying to bring attention to Maya Angelou. I was just getting ready to post when it turned into something totally other than what you started.

I so enjoyed listening to Bill Clinton --he's a brilliant and very thought-provoking man. Oprah had me in tears the whole time she spoke, and once that started, they didn't stop. Michelle O, Maya's son, her pastor....it was such a moving memorial service for such an amazing woman. I never read "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", but these last few days have convinced me that I should.

I haven't posted anywhere on the boards except "Pictures of Just Cats" for several weeks, and just when I decided I wanted to post on a very nice thread because the subject matter was so moving, that happened.Seems to reinforce why I stopped posting weeks ago, but I decided to try one more time.

Hi kittymom - I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your posts and miss posting with you. I wish you consider posting again, at least a little bit.

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kittymomNC — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:28:35 GMT

On 6/7/2014 bathina said:
It was me that really took it off course. I got on my high horse about Bergdahl. It's a hot potato topic for sure.

Agree- loved Clinton's remarks. He really has a way of holding your attention with his comments. I was also surprised at how vulnerable Oprah seemed.

I didn't see anything to indicate that you were the one that took it off course....but that is a hot topic, I agree. On these boards, it would be a disaster!

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kittymomNC — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 20:33:01 GMT

On 6/7/2014 Lion said:
On 6/7/2014 kittymomNC said:
MJFAN, thanks for starting a new thread on Maya Angelou, since the other one unfortunately went by the wayside through no fault of the OP.

Bathina, if you see this, thanks for trying to bring attention to Maya Angelou. I was just getting ready to post when it turned into something totally other than what you started.

I so enjoyed listening to Bill Clinton --he's a brilliant and very thought-provoking man. Oprah had me in tears the whole time she spoke, and once that started, they didn't stop. Michelle O, Maya's son, her pastor....it was such a moving memorial service for such an amazing woman. I never read "I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings", but these last few days have convinced me that I should.
<p class="MsoNormal">I haven't posted anywhere on the boards except "Pictures of Just Cats" for several weeks, and just when I decided I wanted to post on a very nice thread because the subject matter was so moving, that happened.Seems to reinforce why I stopped posting weeks ago, but I decided to try one more time.

Hi kittymom - I just wanted to say that I really enjoy your posts and miss posting with you. I wish you consider posting again, at least a little bit.

Thank you, Lion, I remember that you responded kindly to that thread I started that got deleted. I found out why it disappeared and I got really mad at QVC, but I was already so frustrated with how people can be on here. I will attempt to shed some light on that somehow in the near future, hopefully without getting deleted again for some "assumed" reaon!

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Black Cat Back — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:09:15 GMT

What I enjoy about Bill Clinton is that when he speaks it's like he's sitting in your living room and talking to you. He has notes and puts on his reading glasses, but he seems to never rely on them. He speaks from his heart, slowing emphasizing each word. He also puts things in perspective so beautifully. When he talked about her voice being the voice of God that he gave her and needed back... and then that she "paid attention and taught us how to pay attention." He weaves his speeches so beautifully with metaphors and meaning.

I have watched Oprah interview Maya Angelou and you can tell she is so dear to her. I too felt so much emotion watching Oprah's vulnerability. I loved the wisdom Maya imparted on her in her most painful times. Even though those comments were meant for Oprah, I will remember them and recite them when I feel that pain inside, as we all do sometimes.

I lost my Dad a few months ago, and watching memorials just help me grieve. When the pastor talked about caring for our family and that if you neglect your family, no matter how rich and successful you may be, you have failed. It touched me so much as I was my father's sole caregiver and miss him so much.

These are the TV moments that should be aired for all to see. Thanks everyone for responding and I'm glad I posted about it.

Have a blessed day.

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JaneMarple — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:35:14 GMT

Thank you OP and Bathina

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terrier3 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:47:52 GMT

On 6/7/2014 MJ FAN 4 EVER said:
What I enjoy about Bill Clinton is that when he speaks it's like he's sitting in your living room and talking to you. He has notes and puts on his reading glasses, but he seems to never rely on them. He speaks from his heart, slowing emphasizing each word. He also puts things in perspective so beautifully. When he talked about her voice being the voice of God that he gave her and needed back... and then that she "paid attention and taught us how to pay attention." He weaves his speeches so beautifully with metaphors and meaning.

I have watched Oprah interview Maya Angelou and you can tell she is so dear to her. I too felt so much emotion watching Oprah's vulnerability. I loved the wisdom Maya imparted on her in her most painful times. Even though those comments were meant for Oprah, I will remember them and recite them when I feel that pain inside, as we all do sometimes.

I lost my Dad a few months ago, and watching memorials just help me grieve. When the pastor talked about caring for our family and that if you neglect your family, no matter how rich and successful you may be, you have failed. It touched me so much as I was my father's sole caregiver and miss him so much.

These are the TV moments that should be aired for all to see. Thanks everyone for responding and I'm glad I posted about it.

Have a blessed day.

I went to a speech Bill gave for HRC back in 2008...he spoke for 90 minutes and rarely glanced at his notes. He is the true communicator among recent POTUS - IMO. I have met him one on one too - my SO worked Carville in his first campaign.

He is even more mesmerizing in person. He has a gift of making everyone feel important and of really listening and engaging with people one at a time. I doesn't hurt that he has a fantastic memory too!

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voyager1980 — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:52:45 GMT

Oh I missed it! Thought it was going to be on Suday. ): I looked online but not having luck, does anyone know a good link to see the whole service? tia & thanks for this thread OP

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JaneMarple — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 21:59:07 GMT

On 6/7/2014 voyager1980 said:
Oh I missed it! Thought it was going to be on Suday. ): I looked online but not having luck, does anyone know a good link to see the whole service? tia & thanks for this thread OP

It may be repeated on OWN and its probably on youtube as well. Good luck.

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evelomaddict — Sat, 07 Jun 2014 22:26:42 GMT

i haven't been able to watch any coverage on her passing at all. it's too soon for me and i'll start bawling like a baby and i hate crying. i haven't posted on any of these threads because she was and is still such a great influence to me in my life.

i still have my copy of i know why the caged bird sings in my nightstand drawer. my mother gave it to me during a rough time in my childhood and it's been a part of me ever since.

my mother recently gave me letters to my daughter and mom & me & mom for my birthday. i have so many of her books and i treasure each and every one of them

just typing this has me all teary eyed.

they'll never be anyone like her.

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RibbonsRosesRainbows — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 01:03:01 GMT

I tried to post and it said commenting period closed.

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 01:04:16 GMT

it's still open. RIP- Dr. Angelou

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physicsnut — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 04:21:02 GMT

Bill Clinton. No thank you.

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Azcowgirl — Sun, 08 Jun 2014 05:04:08 GMT

Thank you, I'm so glad this was available to see in entirety also. Just beautiful and so moving. I agree BC has a way with words for sure. Hoping it will be re broadcast .I read that the motorcycle riders of DC formed a blockade so protesters couldn't spoil the tribute.