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Bloom

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Neighbors and plants can surely help us bloom, especially in the hard times. Stuck in her apartment, a lonely woman waits for time to pass until one day she hears a knock at the door. On her doorstep, she finds a plant left by a friendly neighbor and discovers the joy that caring for others can bring. This tender animation was made by students of the Animation & Illustration department at San Jose State University.

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Reflections (30)

Joy Barlow

The tenderness shown in the video and how much difference a small gesture can make.

Terry

The feelings of loneliness and isolation were so powerfully invoked!

Sharon

I've watched this over & over & each time it makes me smile & reminds me to spread the love to someone who needs itðŸŒºðŸŒ¼ðŸŒ¸

Deepak Sethi

Thank you . The joy and compassion of caring for all living beings be it human or plant or animal life .

Gail

We are a diverse country! I loved that a culture that is currently being so victimized in many areas (e.g. NYC) was portrayed to positively and caringly. I need to say that I embrace positive portrayals of people - that's appropriate to me and I need a LOT more of that. I noted that several of the animators in the credits had Asian names. And I plan to go buy myself a plant today since love begins with the self -and will share from there.

elaine

It's so sad that anyone can watch this lovely film about compassion and kindness and comment on the ethnicity of one of the characters. Can't we enjoy life in all of its colors and forms without politicizing it?

Judy

It was so tender.

Chris

What inspired you about this video? Charming theme, but the depiction of Chinese? neighbor with slit lines for eyes may not be appropriate. Dr. Seuss's book And To Think I Saw It On Mulberry Street was just withdrawn and will no longer be published for the same kind of depiction. Something to keep in mind.

Mimi

The simplicity and genuine FEELING = outstanding.

NIVES BIDWICK

I can't wait for my hyacinths to come up they smell lovely every spring!!

Babcia

BEAUTIFUL creation by the students at San Jose State University. THANK YOU!

Susie

Lovely, giving and sharing during this hard times! Thanks a lot.