tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post2822140359160196190..comments2024-01-05T06:16:49.932+00:00Comments on Expat Mum: David Bowie - My HeroExpat mumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-40328106865277382362011-08-14T19:22:14.850+01:002011-08-14T19:22:14.850+01:00i love david bowie too. i have a good story about ...i love david bowie too. i have a good story about him actually. i may blog about it and let you know!! xxJoJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01197655372770663813noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-37878546030771152542011-08-13T17:52:10.676+01:002011-08-13T17:52:10.676+01:00Yeah, the 'look how much I care' or 'h...Yeah, the 'look how much I care' or 'how wonderful I am' stuff is distasteful, on the part of the donor not the charity. It makes a little sense for companies who want increased name recog in general. It isn't horrible, but certainly heartwarming when done without fanfare. <br />You can opt for anon donation, or donation in another's name whenever you like, though. Loads do it, especially in things like USO donations. Donate in the name of a fallen family member.Leslie Loftis (AHLondon)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06020350324457740919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-46361297436910461902011-08-13T17:42:58.746+01:002011-08-13T17:42:58.746+01:00I meant private public. Though pirates would be co...I meant private public. Though pirates would be cooler. Damn iPhone autocorrectgeekymummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529149669501249892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-44067477573308248562011-08-13T17:41:55.866+01:002011-08-13T17:41:55.866+01:00Interesting points. In my field of medial research...Interesting points. In my field of medial research I take it for granted that our buildings are named after donors, names like Johns Hopkins and Dana Faber are permanently memorialized thanks to their philanthropy. At UCSF I used the Fischer gym and the Schwab swimming pool without a thought, and go to lectures in genentech hall. The pirate public partnerships have been very important for medical research and I think have contributed greatly to the US being a world leader. But it is pretty narcissistic to want your name on the building! <br /><br />Lovely photo of Bowie. My teenage bedroom was plastered with his image!geekymummyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529149669501249892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-54535931854177974062011-08-13T17:17:05.529+01:002011-08-13T17:17:05.529+01:00Yes, in Chicago we now have US Cellular Field wher...Yes, in Chicago we now have US Cellular Field where the White Sox play. How ugly a name is that?Expat mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17798190669591053390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-18524495071566566412011-08-13T15:59:17.199+01:002011-08-13T15:59:17.199+01:00Definitely a class act, Bowie is. He also looks pr...Definitely a class act, Bowie is. He also looks pretty good for his age ... I know, I know ... shallow. As for the naming of buildings, a more disturbing trend is the naming/renaming of buildings because of corporate sponsorship: Staples Center, TD Banknorth Garden, Gillette Field, etc., ad nauseum. Imagine renaming Wimbledon "The Cadbury Court" all because of multimillion # refurbishment. Yuk.Dianahttp://hailbritannia.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-54290219681094445932011-08-13T05:44:39.525+01:002011-08-13T05:44:39.525+01:00Funny, haven't heard about him in years. He is...Funny, haven't heard about him in years. He is so understated and low-key for such a stylish and talented person...About Last Weekendhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04716571630418078937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-56955755227799538442011-08-13T05:38:32.627+01:002011-08-13T05:38:32.627+01:00Ah, David Bowie...such lovely memories associated ...Ah, David Bowie...such lovely memories associated with his music, and so refreshing to hear about a truly selfless good deed!<br />Couldn't agree with you more about the name/donation culture in the US. I do, however, like it that people can make the donation in the name of a loved one. I had an aunt who died at 34 of a heart attack due to complications of diabetes. Her parents donated money to fund a dialysis center in her name at a local hospital. It's nice in a bittersweet way to see her name now and again, and encouraging to know that others are being helped through the donations. I think I would be a bit embarrassed, though, to have a big library wing or foundation named after me (at least while I was still alive.)MsCarolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03623997911568143459noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-80346014253936725942011-08-13T03:54:10.432+01:002011-08-13T03:54:10.432+01:00I love David Bowie's 1970s music. i was aware...I love David Bowie's 1970s music. i was aware of the legal wrangles that have gone on for decades with Bolan's legacy, but didn't know about Bowie's help.<br /><br />There is a hilarious episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm that involves donations to charity, where Larry David donates and gets his name put on on a plaque, but then discovers that his friend has donated as "anonymous" but told everyone he is the anonymous donor. I can't really explain it in writing.<br /><br />The charity culture in the US is a bit of a shock to the system for me.Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04125096218951977368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-79619412500737222902011-08-12T17:39:12.200+01:002011-08-12T17:39:12.200+01:00You're right - there is a lot of philanthropy ...You're right - there is a lot of philanthropy over here (and it's great) but part of the deal is you get your name on a plaque or in a speech. Mind you, if that's what it takes to get people to donated money, I guess it's a good thing. Perhaps the Brits are too reserved about it! <br /><br />I like Bowie as well -there's still an air of mystique about him, after all these years.nappy valley girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10788949037047084412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4327382592404863779.post-72160944529064996072011-08-12T17:24:03.631+01:002011-08-12T17:24:03.631+01:00Well, maybe Ms. Vansickle was only trying to raise...Well, maybe Ms. Vansickle was only trying to raise money for charity in Nigeria. I'm sure she wouldn't have made your name public if you had given. And now she still doesn't even know if you are alive or dead. Pity.<br /><br />I think that bird has flown, though. :)<br /><br />[I do agree with your sentiments in your post, though it seems too obvious to say so. There. I'm obvious.]Relax Maxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01051381168322495999noreply@blogger.com