The news this week was so important that I wrote through the weekend, and I don't know about you all, but I need a very early bedtime tonight. I also need a reminder that there is something out there that will last longer than the next news cycle. To that end, here's one of my favorite images from from Buddy's files. As Ecclesiastes puts it: "One generation passeth away, and another generation cometh: but the earth abideth for ever."
Honestly, the Aug 16 newsletter was such a tour de force that if I were your boss, I’d tell you to take the rest of the week off! Thank you for being such a wise and calm navigator through these stormy times.
I love the personal way you write. It is as if I am talking with a good friend who delights me when she express herself with such grace about that which could turn us to our darkest sides.
I agree! And if you haven't watched her live chats on Facebook on Tue and Thursday, you're in for a treat. Here is a link to yesterday's: https://www.facebook.com/100044557238708/videos/3112457765649349 You can see why she was too tired to write last night, but her dedication to using every bit of juice she has in our (all of us) behalf is impressive. These chats are available to view (under Videos) on her Facebook page during and also after the event, and eventually (I think) they get put on her YouTube page, where there are many others. I listen to every one and am working my way through those on YouTube that she posted before I knew of her. I'm more grateful than I can ever express for the education she is giving me.
I'm so glad that was helpful to you. I sometimes wonder how many here know of HCR's chats. They complement her Letters, and it's also a treat to be like a student in her classroom!
Coincidently yesterday I sent out postcards from the Southwest to several relatives with photos of early Pueblo cliff dwellings dating back 1,200 years. My messages included a statement reminding that nothing we make today will last 1,200 years. That the Pueblos lived much closer and in sync with Earth and Mother Nature.
We may make Earth uninhabitable for humans, lasting thousands of years, but like post Chernobyl, Earth and Nature will live on and our accomplishments will quickly turn to dust.
I am ok with this, if we prove unworthy. But I will not quit trying to do better while I here.
David. When I explored the cliff dwellings in person, I understood what you speak of. It was and is a transformational experience. And right here in our country. We are so blessed.
Thank you for all you do. A beautiful quote and beautiful picture. I needed this to center me; I am a teacher and tomorrow is our First Day of school. We are watching a fire exploding in El Dorado County, California. I didn't think I could sleep tonight until I read your lovely post. Sleep well and thank you for perspective❤
Hold on Christine. I'm in Sacramento and our thoughts are with you. Teaching is the best thing; I've been doing it for 40 years and it is the best thing for me to stay in the now. The precious present. I hope we get an early winter and RAIN!!!
Teachers right in the crosshairs as is always the case when the common good of public education challenged. Every teacher knows the feeling behind your words. Just remember why you achieved your professional status. We hold the line for the children!
OK, I give up. Where did she announce she and Buddy are getting married? I missed it through 400 FB posts, HCR's FB chat, Now & Then podcast, and Twitter today.
Thank you! I thought that might be the case - now it's official. Heather and Buddy, I can tell you're a great pair, and I wish you the very best! Are you choosing a flower girl? I'm short, and love flowers. . . .
In one of the regular eerie coincidences in the rerun of Doonesbury (with new segments every Sunday so we can keep up to date with our old friends), BD is flying back to Vietnam 20 years after the war ended (the reruns have now reached the 1990s strips), sitting next to a young Vietnamese stockbroker who is completely over the war and fully globalized.
The difference of course is that Vietnam was much more a part of the world - even in the 1960s but the same military misinformation and blue sky narratives from government officials again appear.
As a young historian at the time, it caused me to lose faith in the government as an entity - while trusting individuals who hewed to the truth - even as far as they knew it. That mistrust has pervaded my own reading of American cultural history - to the present.
And it does make the case that rogue capitalism has no business fighting wars where profits are to be made without any cultural and societal standards.
Loved Doonesbury! Its sad that the US still is under the impression our way of life can be super-imposed upon other countries regardless of their beliefs & cultures. This current "ending" sure does bring back memories, doesnt it?
Ecclesiastes also tells us that there is a time for everything. We've had our time to break down, now perhaps it is a time to build up again. Rest well, you are a major contributor to the effort.
Heather your calm presentation of facts backed by historical events is the antidote to our current world . Your words need to be heard and read by the Fox News and Twitter feed audience . Thank you for giving us what we need to argue intelligently
Thank you, Heather, for all you do. You were so pooped on today's FB Live yet still gave a great lecture! Rest and enjoy your evening. Very best wishes to you and Buddy now and always! Congratulations to you both!
lets hope the earth abideth forever in a way that includes its inhabitants The flora and fauna we love… that’s why the political scene and what is being decided in our name has the existential import it does. With gratitude to you Heather for the perspective you always. bring
I’m quite frankly exhausted from the news cycles this week. I leave the comfort of home on Friday in Florida for 2 weeks at our house in Blue Hill. I can already taste the Bagaduce oysters and the crab rolls, I can see the birding trails and the hikes, I will look forward to our annual visit to Aragosta. Heaven. Plus Perry’s for lobster. I will read your posts, but may not have the wherewithal to respond. Thank you so much for what you do!
If, as some of the comments here suggest, you and Buddy are getting married....congratulations! It is clear that you both have a sensitivity to nature as this photo shows. And you both have something wonderful to offer us. History and the natural world. Thank you for your work, and for sharing your part of the world with the rest of us.
Honestly, the Aug 16 newsletter was such a tour de force that if I were your boss, I’d tell you to take the rest of the week off! Thank you for being such a wise and calm navigator through these stormy times.
Dittos and Kudos...thank you Heather!
Dittos and Kudos - HCR is the force that keeps me going for justice sake!
Indeed! And, while you take a well deserved breather here is a link from WIN WITHOUT WAR with updates from today: WIN WITHOUT WAR ROUNDUP - 8/17/2021
https://winwithoutwar.org/policy/afghanistan-withdrawal-roundup/?akid=7160.544380.AttKKG&rd=1&t=15
Kathleen…good link. I personally love this voice amidst all the reporting. Aligns with my philosophy of war.
Blessings!
Thanks Kathleen..great site.
I agree!
I agree
So well said!
I agree as well!
I love the personal way you write. It is as if I am talking with a good friend who delights me when she express herself with such grace about that which could turn us to our darkest sides.
Jim
I agree! And if you haven't watched her live chats on Facebook on Tue and Thursday, you're in for a treat. Here is a link to yesterday's: https://www.facebook.com/100044557238708/videos/3112457765649349 You can see why she was too tired to write last night, but her dedication to using every bit of juice she has in our (all of us) behalf is impressive. These chats are available to view (under Videos) on her Facebook page during and also after the event, and eventually (I think) they get put on her YouTube page, where there are many others. I listen to every one and am working my way through those on YouTube that she posted before I knew of her. I'm more grateful than I can ever express for the education she is giving me.
Becky thank you so much for this resource information. Now, even though I avoid Facebook, I can watch her videos.
I'm so glad that was helpful to you. I sometimes wonder how many here know of HCR's chats. They complement her Letters, and it's also a treat to be like a student in her classroom!
Coincidently yesterday I sent out postcards from the Southwest to several relatives with photos of early Pueblo cliff dwellings dating back 1,200 years. My messages included a statement reminding that nothing we make today will last 1,200 years. That the Pueblos lived much closer and in sync with Earth and Mother Nature.
We may make Earth uninhabitable for humans, lasting thousands of years, but like post Chernobyl, Earth and Nature will live on and our accomplishments will quickly turn to dust.
I am ok with this, if we prove unworthy. But I will not quit trying to do better while I here.
David. When I explored the cliff dwellings in person, I understood what you speak of. It was and is a transformational experience. And right here in our country. We are so blessed.
I love this, David. Thank you. I feel just the same.
Brilliant, David, just brilliant.
Amen, or something...
Thank you for all you do. A beautiful quote and beautiful picture. I needed this to center me; I am a teacher and tomorrow is our First Day of school. We are watching a fire exploding in El Dorado County, California. I didn't think I could sleep tonight until I read your lovely post. Sleep well and thank you for perspective❤
And Thank you Christine; you hold our future in your hands. Please stay safe and be well. 😺
Hold on Christine. I'm in Sacramento and our thoughts are with you. Teaching is the best thing; I've been doing it for 40 years and it is the best thing for me to stay in the now. The precious present. I hope we get an early winter and RAIN!!!
Have a great first day! We started on Monday. So far, it’s been an interesting whirlwind. Praying for rain for you!
Teachers right in the crosshairs as is always the case when the common good of public education challenged. Every teacher knows the feeling behind your words. Just remember why you achieved your professional status. We hold the line for the children!
Peace!
Stay safe Christine! Take care of the future, you are the difference
And congratulations to you and Buddy--good news in a time turmoil.
Isn't it?!? I'm so excited! :)
I'm excited for you, and I don't even know what it's about, but if you're excited, then by golly, so am I! Happiness abounds!
“Where there is love, there is life.”…Mahatma Gandhi
I’m picturing the two of you in the scene of Buddy’s photo today. Good stuff.
Blessings to HCR & B
From all so multiplied! 1+1=3
Please do share?!
Do tell!!!
Wonderful news Dr. R and Buddy! All the very best of everything to you both!
So exciting.
Congratulations!❤️
Will you or Nancy satisfy our curiosity? You mentioned getting ready to move. Felicitations on your good news.
HCR and Buddy are getting married, that's the news.
Wonderful happy news!
, thanks, Nancy, I expected that was the surprise.
LOL HCR teaches to check the sources, and other than her cryptic affirmation of your congratulations, I can’t find it. Where did she announce it?
It was on her personal FB page, Ellie. I saw it just last night, right before her daily email feed popped up.
Thanks!
I wish it was on here ... I've scoured her FB page and saw nothing! Was it later deleted?
Dr.R is moving back to the Boston area to teach her college classes in person.
The news is more festive than that.
Is there an ocean for Buddy where you’re moving?
😉😉🙄🙄
Best wishes forever
They are getting married. <3 <3 <3
OK, I give up. Where did she announce she and Buddy are getting married? I missed it through 400 FB posts, HCR's FB chat, Now & Then podcast, and Twitter today.
Hi! When I saw the comment, I went to Heather's personal Facebook page. That's where I saw it.
I was wondering the same thing.
Nancy Jenkins said it's on her personal Facebook page. Such a goose chase!
Thank you! I thought that might be the case - now it's official. Heather and Buddy, I can tell you're a great pair, and I wish you the very best! Are you choosing a flower girl? I'm short, and love flowers. . . .
Thank you Nomi...morning happiness to you, Heather, Buddy all LFAA subscribers. Salud!
What is this good news? I must have missed it. We can all use good tidings right about now.
Um, what am I missing?
Illuminate us!
Rest up! The free education you are giving all of us is beyond price. Thank you for everything.
❤️
In one of the regular eerie coincidences in the rerun of Doonesbury (with new segments every Sunday so we can keep up to date with our old friends), BD is flying back to Vietnam 20 years after the war ended (the reruns have now reached the 1990s strips), sitting next to a young Vietnamese stockbroker who is completely over the war and fully globalized.
The difference of course is that Vietnam was much more a part of the world - even in the 1960s but the same military misinformation and blue sky narratives from government officials again appear.
As a young historian at the time, it caused me to lose faith in the government as an entity - while trusting individuals who hewed to the truth - even as far as they knew it. That mistrust has pervaded my own reading of American cultural history - to the present.
And it does make the case that rogue capitalism has no business fighting wars where profits are to be made without any cultural and societal standards.
Loved Doonesbury! Its sad that the US still is under the impression our way of life can be super-imposed upon other countries regardless of their beliefs & cultures. This current "ending" sure does bring back memories, doesnt it?
Just read Colin Woodard's utterly amazing Union: The Struggle to Forge the Story of the United States Nationhood. Well worth reading! George
Ecclesiastes also tells us that there is a time for everything. We've had our time to break down, now perhaps it is a time to build up again. Rest well, you are a major contributor to the effort.
Heather your calm presentation of facts backed by historical events is the antidote to our current world . Your words need to be heard and read by the Fox News and Twitter feed audience . Thank you for giving us what we need to argue intelligently
And your photos are always good for our souls
“There is nothing to writing. All you do is sit down at a type writer and bleed.”-E.H
We are all so grateful.
Thank you, Heather, for all you do. You were so pooped on today's FB Live yet still gave a great lecture! Rest and enjoy your evening. Very best wishes to you and Buddy now and always! Congratulations to you both!
Beautiful
Just the right medicine after such a painful news cycle
Beautiful quote
lets hope the earth abideth forever in a way that includes its inhabitants The flora and fauna we love… that’s why the political scene and what is being decided in our name has the existential import it does. With gratitude to you Heather for the perspective you always. bring
I think it is up to us, whether inhabitants are included....
I’m quite frankly exhausted from the news cycles this week. I leave the comfort of home on Friday in Florida for 2 weeks at our house in Blue Hill. I can already taste the Bagaduce oysters and the crab rolls, I can see the birding trails and the hikes, I will look forward to our annual visit to Aragosta. Heaven. Plus Perry’s for lobster. I will read your posts, but may not have the wherewithal to respond. Thank you so much for what you do!
I think your retreat will help to cure your exhaustion. Wish you could take the rest of the exhausted from Heather's Herd. Enjoy.
I would work on that when I retire… until then!!
Thank you for all you do to help us understand what is happening around us.
If, as some of the comments here suggest, you and Buddy are getting married....congratulations! It is clear that you both have a sensitivity to nature as this photo shows. And you both have something wonderful to offer us. History and the natural world. Thank you for your work, and for sharing your part of the world with the rest of us.