Tag Archives: David Archuleta

Hope for Haiti

“Hope” is one of the words that came to mind the first time I heard David Archuleta sing. I remember trying to figure out how a sweet little song like “Shop Around” could pull me out of a deep sorrow … Continue reading

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The Thing and The Thang

… … … … … … … … … … I just hafta say one thing. Well, two things. No. One “thing” and one “thang.” The Thing I’ve concluded that David Archuleta’s ALMA Awards performance of Contigo en la Distancia … Continue reading

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Can you hear the Prayer of the Children?

[A heart-wrenching video combining footage from the Invisible Children documentary with David Archuleta singing “Prayer of the Children.” Credit: boptodatop11, with 8throwcenter and mcamy1 footage] After the devastating earthquake in Haiti last week, I’ve been finding it especially heartbreaking to … Continue reading

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ODDrought Survival Guide

Not since the post-A.I.-finale era (aka The Dark Ages) has such a deep pang of separation anxiety been felt throughout the David Archuleta fan base. David’s left the continent to do good works and when he gets back, he’ll continue … Continue reading

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Embracing Life’s “Currents of Joy”

I just returned from a holiday in Italy, touring for 14 days with my baby sister.  We have made a pact in the past to be “happiness housekeepers” supporting each other by identifying and enhancing the currents of joy that … Continue reading

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He shoots, he scores: The David Archuleta “Hat Trick” factor

As a teenager, I played hockey on one of the teams that comprised the first ladies hockey league in Calgary during the mid to late 1970s.  I was always hoping to score that elusive (at least for me!) hat trick.  … Continue reading

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Slow news day: Cleveland vids

My never-before-seen Cleveland vids. Enjoy! Fields of Gold The Riddle ZG partial … extreme close-up bounce warning!!! Sing it!!! … along with KT’s amazing POC vid from Baltimore.

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Will David Archuleta go all Beach Blanket Bingo?

Once-upon-a-time Teen Idol Frankie Avalon recently told a Laughlin Entertainer reporter that he sees David Archuleta approaching his former Teen Dream status: Q. Is there anyone out there these days who comes close to the teen idol status you achieved? … Continue reading

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Border crossings: Surviving ArchuInterrogation

Fasten your seatbelts as three SnowAngelz tell their harrowing tales of cross-border life in the David Lane. Refnaf: Never in my previous non-ODD life, have I ever “crossed over” the divide between our lovely countries as often as I have … Continue reading

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Paying it forward

“When we pay forward, the idea multiplies to more and more people, touching their lives directly or indirectly.” — Catherine Ryan Hyde, Pay It Forward David Archuleta’s gentle kindness, support to charities and soulful caring, reminds us of the capabilities … Continue reading

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