Was anyone else shocked by the intense images on American Idol this week? It was really powerful. My hope is that the people who were touched by the show will make some long-term decisions about involvement of some sort, and search for long-term impact.

I have to say I’m impressed with how much time and money Idol put into this effort. It was pretty impressive. I’m so happy to see a major network doing something ambitious to effect change.

Supporting the cause in her own way, fellow blogger Owlhaven is giving away a copy of Bono’s book, On the Move, so head on over and enter yourself. I’d love to read it! I’ll probably pick one up at the library.