Thank you, Heather for these daily letters. I freely admit to stealing some of the ideas in them for my letters to the editor of our local papers. I had been working on another one that lead with the quote from Abraham Lincoln about “The legitimate object of government,..." before Joe Manchin jerked the football out from under Biden. …
Thank you, Heather for these daily letters. I freely admit to stealing some of the ideas in them for my letters to the editor of our local papers. I had been working on another one that lead with the quote from Abraham Lincoln about “The legitimate object of government,..." before Joe Manchin jerked the football out from under Biden. I may still finish it, since it will tackle the issue of "socialism" as it is misrepresented by Republicans, particularly those who write in to our papers.
I am starting to hear comments from friends and family that they can't expend anymore energy on this, and that they will be OK since they either live in a blue state or are white/Christian. One friend is actively exploring options to become an ex-pat. While I am white and Christian, I live in Wisconsin and have many friends in the LGBTQ community, and my church (UCC) is prominent in the social justice movement. I think just being Christian isn't going to be enough in a few years; it will have to be the right "flavor" of Christian. I am discouraged by the seemingly relentless stream of bad news, but I will not give up without giving it my best effort.
Thank you for “staying the course” Robin. It isn’t easy to do as we all are learning, and seeing others walk away is god awful. I too have friends “who just don’t want to talk about it” any more. They have theirs, they will be OK, or so they think. Sending good vibes across the border to you, neighbor. Keep on keeping on!
Thank you for not giving up. Steady kindness to all, whether in agreement or not, within 3 feet of you will make a difference. As President Biden says over and over “ no kidding”.
Thank you, Heather for these daily letters. I freely admit to stealing some of the ideas in them for my letters to the editor of our local papers. I had been working on another one that lead with the quote from Abraham Lincoln about “The legitimate object of government,..." before Joe Manchin jerked the football out from under Biden. I may still finish it, since it will tackle the issue of "socialism" as it is misrepresented by Republicans, particularly those who write in to our papers.
I am starting to hear comments from friends and family that they can't expend anymore energy on this, and that they will be OK since they either live in a blue state or are white/Christian. One friend is actively exploring options to become an ex-pat. While I am white and Christian, I live in Wisconsin and have many friends in the LGBTQ community, and my church (UCC) is prominent in the social justice movement. I think just being Christian isn't going to be enough in a few years; it will have to be the right "flavor" of Christian. I am discouraged by the seemingly relentless stream of bad news, but I will not give up without giving it my best effort.
Thank you for “staying the course” Robin. It isn’t easy to do as we all are learning, and seeing others walk away is god awful. I too have friends “who just don’t want to talk about it” any more. They have theirs, they will be OK, or so they think. Sending good vibes across the border to you, neighbor. Keep on keeping on!
Thank you for not giving up. Steady kindness to all, whether in agreement or not, within 3 feet of you will make a difference. As President Biden says over and over “ no kidding”.