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World Blood Donor Day, June 14, 2016 – #blooddonor @bloodassurance

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June 14 is World Blood Donor Day. It’s a great opportunity to celebrate those who give the gift of life and spread the word about the value of donation.

What we see every day around the world is situations where blood is needed for those in need whether it be for surgery or because they have been in a serious accident and require an emergency transfusion or as we have seen in Orlando the need because of a mass shooting. You never know when you will need blood to save your life or even saving the lives of someone you love. Being a blood donor means saving 3 lives with every donation. If you can donate please consider donating today.

Two Years Ago at Riverbend Festival

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Exactly 2 years ago today! (via timehop.com)

I saw the classic rock group Boston play and it was one hell of a show. Hit after hit was played that night. It was a spiritual experience at a time when I needed it.

Humans of The Riverbend Festival #rbfestival

The human condition in all its wonder is found on display at a music festival like Riverbend. All types are represented bere. People of all sizes are dressed in interesting fashions. They are in varied states of consciousness and sobriety. People watching at its very best in a place like this. Diversity is the rule not the exception.

Chances are that you will run into someone you know from some part of your life. It is not a place for an introvert who isn’t good in a crowd. For some who thrive in this environment It’s all in the fun.

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The Riverbend Festival – Chattanooga’s Music Festival

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Chattanooga’s family reunion as we call The Riverbend Festival happens each June on the 21st Century Riverfront. There are 5 stages of acts of all kinds performing music of all kinds. Of course there is food, merchandise and community organizations making this a special time of year.

The Coca Cola Stage from The Tennessee River.

This year the highlights of the festival is Heart, REO Speedwagon, Blood Sweat and Tears, Salt and Peppa, 38 Special and Here Comes The Mummies will appear on The Coca Cola Stage which is pictured above.

There are some indie acts who will be found on the smaller stages.

Tonight I will be posting some pictures and sharing what I experience there. Stay tuned!

#TBT Melissa Etheridge @ Riverbend Festival 2015

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She put on one heck of a show. Etheridge is a talented musician and a quality human being.

#FBF Flashback Friday – Heart – Barracuda #chattanooga

Today begins Chattanooga, Tennessee’s Riverbend Festival which is a week long music and community festival. Tomorrow Heart featuring Ann and Nancy Wilson grace the Coca Cola Stage to rock out on their classic hits from the 1970’s and 1980’s. Here is their 1977 hit Barracuda. I will be sharing more about Riverbend throughout the week.