Thank you for writing this. I am tired and frustrated and angry. Pushing back for 10 years. I never wanted us to reach this point. Reading this column helps. It reminds me there are a core of us across this country who are doing what we can to carry on. My hope is that everyone who can will be attending a Good Trouble Lives One protest near where they live on Thursday to not only honor the memory of John Lewis but to also remember a time that mirrors the dark times we are now living in. John Lewis never gave us and neither should we.
Oh Gail – I'm so glad this helped. That warms my heart. None of us asked to carry this heavy load, but I'm glad we're doing it together. You can't beat the company. 💙
All you say and all the comments keep us connected to a truth that we will not only survive (this era reminds me of the years I spent under Fascist France in the heart of his dictatorship in Barcelona in the early 70s)
Thank you, Michele. I am a retired lawyer who graduated from law school in 1978. I remember those 1L casebooks. Grateful I did not have to walk two miles every day with them. You are exactly right. These past ten years all of us with any wisdom, discernment or empathy have been carrying a very heavy load. We are now accustomed to it, but it seems as if more and heavier books keep being added. Beautiful column today. I still remember your wonderful column about your dad a year or two ago…. Thank you.
Thank you again for a great story! You’re right, we need to just keep going, taking needed breaks, because,as you and others say, this is not a sprint, it’s a marathon! Thanks for you!
Thanks for the encouragement. I can picture the backpack! And you under it :)
Yes, we can help each other keep going, as you do week after week. Thanks for keeping our eyes on the prize. We don't need to see the top landing before we take the first step.
Thank you for writing this. I am tired and frustrated and angry. Pushing back for 10 years. I never wanted us to reach this point. Reading this column helps. It reminds me there are a core of us across this country who are doing what we can to carry on. My hope is that everyone who can will be attending a Good Trouble Lives One protest near where they live on Thursday to not only honor the memory of John Lewis but to also remember a time that mirrors the dark times we are now living in. John Lewis never gave us and neither should we.
Oh Gail – I'm so glad this helped. That warms my heart. None of us asked to carry this heavy load, but I'm glad we're doing it together. You can't beat the company. 💙
We sound like kindred spirits. HRC was on 🔥🔥🔥🔥. She has had some big ones as of late. Until next week.
All you say and all the comments keep us connected to a truth that we will not only survive (this era reminds me of the years I spent under Fascist France in the heart of his dictatorship in Barcelona in the early 70s)
we will become stronger.
COURAGE
Thank you, Michele. I am a retired lawyer who graduated from law school in 1978. I remember those 1L casebooks. Grateful I did not have to walk two miles every day with them. You are exactly right. These past ten years all of us with any wisdom, discernment or empathy have been carrying a very heavy load. We are now accustomed to it, but it seems as if more and heavier books keep being added. Beautiful column today. I still remember your wonderful column about your dad a year or two ago…. Thank you.
Oh, thank you Rick! Those are such kind words. I'm sorry that we are all carrying such a heavy load, but glad we're all on the journey together. 💙
Wow, just Wow!
Thank you, Michele. Yes, I’m tired— we’re all tired. We hold each other up and keep going.
HCR is a national treasure and Jess Craven a guiding light! I read them both daily. And I look for your Small Deeds Done every Tuesday! 💙
Thank you again for a great story! You’re right, we need to just keep going, taking needed breaks, because,as you and others say, this is not a sprint, it’s a marathon! Thanks for you!
Thank you, Debbie! I hope you are doing well, friend. It's been too long! 💙
Thanks for the encouragement. I can picture the backpack! And you under it :)
Yes, we can help each other keep going, as you do week after week. Thanks for keeping our eyes on the prize. We don't need to see the top landing before we take the first step.