My 5 Word Speech
The Webby Awards allow winners to give a 5 word speech.
Only 5 words. Like some sort of geek haiku.
It’s great because it forces people to be pretty darn creative.
In 2000, I used my 5 words to play charades.
This year I tried to so something along the same lines.
My speech didn’t work well in text…But I’m really happy with how it felt.
It was like a ‘21 Hug Salute’ to Grandpa.
I felt authentic in that moment.
I felt like I was sitting in the still truth that roots Hug Nation.
I was standing in Love.
THANK YOU to everyone who is a part of Hug Nation. Thank you for all the love.
((HUG))
the speech:
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June 6th, 2007 at 9:04 am
Congratulations John. That was lovely.
June 6th, 2007 at 10:37 am
That was beautiful! Put a big smile on my face seeing you up there! keep rocking it Hal!
June 6th, 2007 at 4:07 pm
Bravo! Well done!
June 6th, 2007 at 6:11 pm
what a GREAT great speech!!!!!!!
beautiful
June 6th, 2007 at 8:57 pm
best speech ever man.
June 7th, 2007 at 6:19 am
Perfect. Simple. Beautiful.
June 7th, 2007 at 9:50 pm
thanks so much for sharing your grandfather with us! i didnt really have one or two even, so its so nice
June 7th, 2007 at 9:56 pm
you are the man hal - a heartfelt 5 words
June 8th, 2007 at 8:27 am
LOVE “IS” WHAT IT IS ALL ABOUT
June 10th, 2007 at 12:10 pm
love and hugs for Grandpa, you and all the world xXx
June 10th, 2007 at 12:15 pm
Less is More!
God Blesses All
Hugs Make God Smile
June 13th, 2007 at 8:18 pm
You could not have done it any more perfect. Awesome job and congratulations! ((hugs))
June 19th, 2007 at 5:41 pm
There needs to be more people like you. You have touched so many in a great way!
August 19th, 2007 at 6:24 am
No one could have said something so meaningful so eloquently, no matter how they try. Those five words put a lot into a simple demonstration of agape, and only our Savior could have done better. May you continue to be blessed, and may God smile upon your work, for you are carrying out the Great Commandment.
My prayers and hopes go with you everywhere, and keep up the good work.
September 21st, 2007 at 3:40 pm
lovely and heartfelt.
namaste
January 9th, 2008 at 8:56 am
this is a great thing for grampa calob