A very dedicated group of volunteers. A couple- I won’t meantion any names cuz I think they were supposed to be at work:) did their own book drive outside a Walmart and asked people to go in and buy a book. That’s dedication and I know so many of you have done great stuff like that- that’s what I want to keep happening. The ripple effect that can keep impacting more and more people. I wish I could have spent more time in Denver but it’s always nice to see it’s beauty. The show was rockin’- I remember the venue from back in the day. This time the crowd was hype! And the oxygen level made me a little tipsy:) Great show and I’m really happy we were able to play Denver this time around. Thank you to these very cool volunteers. Everytime I see and feel your passion, it inspires me to keep working on my end. Rocky Mountain High for sure!!!!
Phx! Xxoox- damn it was hot! Thank God this show was in-doors. Lotta fun as always but a nice Arizona touch to the whole vibe. And pa-plow!!!! 1200 brand new books!!! Come on, baby! That’s what I’m sayin’! Thank you to all who brought a book and made sure it didn’t melt on the way. The volunteers weren’t in the rain or the heat, but I heard they made people leave the show to go buy books! No sir:) thank you guys for stepping up xoxo -jm
What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas… Understandably this was by far the smallest total BUT it was by far the smallest venue- 3000 seats, so the total is on par with books per capita :) - however, that does not mean our volunteers weren’t as dedicated as the rest. They were! It’s always great meeting with you guys and talking about our goals and what we can do to help the world. Thanks, LV!!!
Irvine, CA xoxoo yes! Way to come strong- almost 1500 books! Who says Hollywood doesn’t care?! I know… You guys are in the sticks buy close enough:). It was a great show at a cool venue and these volunteers stood in the heat and walked the book beat. Thank you guys and thank you to everyone who came to this show with a book… You rock!!!
Concorde, California! Wow… I’m a little emotional. I knew you had heart, but now I know why Tony B. left his heart in San Francisco…. 1674 books!!!!!!!!!!!! Whoooooaaaaaaaa!!!! You know if Memphis didn’t have that secret sexy librarian, you guys would be the champs! (You might have to take your case the Supreme Court and win my vote). You have to know the impact you are making. The children’s programs that get these books at every city are utterly overwhelmed. They are thrilled when we load their cars and vans up with new books. Thank you for really showing how excited you are about this book drive- I’ll never forget it. I look forward to my next cable car ride and driving into the mountains of your beautiful neck of the woods. oxoxox -jm
Seattle/Tacoma (cuz we was on tha bohdah)…. The great people of these twin cities (not really twins but sisters maybe) brought 913 brand new books to the show!!!!!!!! That is no joke. Thank you to all these pretty volunteers :) You worked hard and long and I thank you for your love and commitment! You are the real deal. And even though it was cloudy that day, it did not hide the immense beauty. I’m sorry we could not all make to Denny’s after the show- that Wahlberg keeps quite a schedule :) I hope to see Seattle much sooner than later. oxoxxoxoxo Thank you thank you thank you. -jm