Evoke the Spirit of Charity on This Holiday!

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Hello, everyone. While we at Yazzie & Co. usually dish on the best ways to be bridal beautiful, we’re going to shift gears this time around. Tuesday’s earthquake in Haiti has shed light on the heartbreaking results of such devastation, reminding us just how connected we really are. Regardless of gender, race, or religion, we are one as a people that are capable of feeling both joy and pain. However, we are also able to rally together to help one another in need – something that we’d like to encourage you to do this Martin Luther King Day.

Not quite sure if and what you can do? Well, you should take heart in the overwhelming generosity that has been displayed over the past week. Though everyone had their own problems to contend with, they set them aside to donate whatever they could to assist the distraught people in Haiti. From five dollar donations through cellular phone texts to Yele Haiti to money contributions to Doctors Without Borders, many opened their hearts to those that needed it the most. We believe that Dr. King would want us to carry out his message of love and compassion through charity and hope that you find it in your heart to do so this Monday.

Of course, if you happen to be organizing your wedding registry at this time, this would be the perfect moment to encourage your loved ones to give back. Instead of requesting that toaster oven that you were eyeing, you can ask your guests to donate some money to reputable organizations such as the Red Cross. If money is truly tight, you can provide your perishables to a local food bank or volunteer your time at an outreach center. In any case, the spirit of giving will be what will ultimately bind us together.

Sincerely,

The Yazzie Blogger

Michael Jackson - The Icon of Love

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While we were unfortunate to lose the greatest entertainer of our generation this past Thursday, we at Yazzie & Co. choose to pay homage to the King of Pop in a different way. Instead of dwelling on the tabloid fodder or the overwhelming sense of loss of his passing, we are going to focus on the greatest gift that he blessed us with - his music. Though there are various themes that many can take away from it, the most pervasive has been his message of love. Whether it was the rapture of romance or the innocence of love, Michael Joseph Jackson managed to convey both with such heartfelt emotion and incredible ease that his music surpassed any boundaries. To put it simply, he embodied the spirit of true love - something that we're definitely about celebrating.

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As we thumb through our memories of the many MJ songs that have touched our hearts throughout, it's undeniable that they've served as the soundtrack to our lives. Whether you were marveling about human nature or reminiscing about the good times, his songs have always had the power to leave an indelible impression that lasts beyond the actual track. Moreover, many a wonderful milestone has celebrated the splendor of love to the tune of Michael's tender countertenor. So, though we are indeed saddened about his death, we surely appreciate his innate ability to express the feelings that our mere words couldn't even begin to convey. Not only will we at Yazzie & Co. miss him, we will forever be grateful to him for symbolizing pure love through music while asking us to blame it on his boogie. In closing, we ask all of you to join us in doing what Michael would've wanted us to do - enjoy ourselves to the tune of his irreplacable music while working day and night to keep the spirit of love alive.

Sincerely,

The Yazzie Blogger