"Through Portals I Go Free"

In January 2008, following the creation of the Col. Potter blog, we were inspired to start the post-adoption blog including music that relates to what CP does, who we are, and how we feel about rescue & Cairns - with music that expresses our emotional investment. While selecting the music, I had a thought - Wouldn't it be cool to have a "Col Potter" song. One very talented & dedicated volunteer, who just so happened to have a recording studio and many experienced vocalists, took the challenge. Never mind that the "recording studio" was an elementary school classroom, and the vocalists were 3rd to 5th graders . Just like rescue Cairns, they had the "tude" to write music and lyrics for a very original Col. Potter song - guided by their music teacher and CP volunteer Mary N. In the process of writing the song, Mary and her students talked a lot about rescue, and the responsibility of having a pet. The charming lyrics followed those discussions. As is the subject, their music is serious and the words heartfelt. Enjoy!