I took this photo on a hot summer day, hiking on a Maine island with my daughter, my nephews and their friends, and one of my besties, as we explored an old cemetery, complete with the nineteenth-century grave of a man who, according to his headstone, dropped dead shortly after preaching a sermon.
Thank you! You are as always one of the bright lights in these dark times, but hopefully the days will continue brighter going forward under a new administration. While the acquittal of 45 was not unexpected, it was still very disappointing and more painful than I expected. I retreated for a day from all social media and news. I thank you for your Letters that help our perspective. And I thank you for the photo and a bit longer reprieve from the news of this week. 💜 Stay safe!
This may be a quiet evening and President’s Day, due to Dr Richardson’s respite. So, I have a quote I’d like to share, and I wonder if anyone is familiar with it:
Ahhh, hiking on a Maine island on a summer day! That’s a memory I can disappear into. I can smell the evergreens and the salt air, hear the waves on the rocks, taste the wild blue berries, hear the laughter and chatter of family. Thanks for the happy trip down memory lane... and for all that you do. And yes, there is love. Even in a rock.
Morning all, and over here in the UK Valentine's Day , poached salmon to boot, is a fading memory.
If I may make a few more serious points.
Firstly, from my perspective as retired lawyer ( England) I did feel that Jamie Raskin gave a near flawless performance. Graceful, agile and completely sincere. Somehow reminded me of your other great Court player, Pete Sampras!
Secondly, and again from a UK perspective, I am surprised that commentators generally do not see more significance in the fact that the mob were clearly following the former President's lead and will now pay a very heavy criminal price for so doing. Whilst the instigator gets away scot free. This surely is a very bad, disastrous even, look? It would certainlty be political suicide this side of the Pond, and I'm not sure it won't have serious political implications over your side too?
Thirdly, it seems the optimistic hopes of HCR seeing a possible way out for Republicans by not voting/being 'present', has not come to pass. I still cannot see why MM did not, on the back of the jurisdiction point, simply suggest absence. That would have been at least logical. That he did not does indicate he preferred and wanted an acquittal, in any circumstances. Notwithstanding his fine/hypocritical words afterwards.
Thank you for making this sad, crazy, inconceivable time through the Trump and Covid period clear, calm, less frightening, and always enlightening. I post your letters everyday, and they have helped many others as well. I appreciate the little anecdote you've shared, especially the photo of the heart...Stay safe, so grateful for what you do. I always looking forward to your level-headed, brilliant interpretations and summaries.
I LOVE exploring cemeteries and reading the headstones! And the heart stone is just perfect. And yes, yes, yes, there is so much love and goodness in the world. I read the comments that come through from subscribers and can’t stomach the public Facebook stuff. Maybe it’s changed there, but I love the people whose comments come through on my emailed version. Thank you, new friends.
About time...thank you for the past year. You have given me solace and logic and facts as a way to deal with the constant barrage of false information and inflammatory speech. It truly has been a gift.
Thanks for sharing a personal memory. The holidays this year has been hard to remember, to celebrate. Your heart photo brought February 14i. Into focus. It was a beautiful reminder.
Thanks Dr. Richardson. A close friend who is a pastor sent me this; “This is part of the story. This is not the whole story. The world belongs to God.” Trying to keep my chin up.
Thanks for the perspective, Heather. My wife collects heart shaped rocks from everywhere we've been, which often makes the trip through customs a little more entertaining.
Dear community, if you must have some trenchant commentary on the day, have a look at this article from the Guardian:
My tired eyes first read the closing to say that the preacher dropped dead shortly after poaching a salmon.
Even on your night off, you manage to shed light on the darkness. Thank you for your wisdom and ever so unique perspective.
Thank you! You are as always one of the bright lights in these dark times, but hopefully the days will continue brighter going forward under a new administration. While the acquittal of 45 was not unexpected, it was still very disappointing and more painful than I expected. I retreated for a day from all social media and news. I thank you for your Letters that help our perspective. And I thank you for the photo and a bit longer reprieve from the news of this week. 💜 Stay safe!
This may be a quiet evening and President’s Day, due to Dr Richardson’s respite. So, I have a quote I’d like to share, and I wonder if anyone is familiar with it:
Vision without action is merely a dream
Action without vision just passes the time
Vision with Action can change the world
~ Joel A. Barker
Ahhh, hiking on a Maine island on a summer day! That’s a memory I can disappear into. I can smell the evergreens and the salt air, hear the waves on the rocks, taste the wild blue berries, hear the laughter and chatter of family. Thanks for the happy trip down memory lane... and for all that you do. And yes, there is love. Even in a rock.
Morning all, and over here in the UK Valentine's Day , poached salmon to boot, is a fading memory.
If I may make a few more serious points.
Firstly, from my perspective as retired lawyer ( England) I did feel that Jamie Raskin gave a near flawless performance. Graceful, agile and completely sincere. Somehow reminded me of your other great Court player, Pete Sampras!
Secondly, and again from a UK perspective, I am surprised that commentators generally do not see more significance in the fact that the mob were clearly following the former President's lead and will now pay a very heavy criminal price for so doing. Whilst the instigator gets away scot free. This surely is a very bad, disastrous even, look? It would certainlty be political suicide this side of the Pond, and I'm not sure it won't have serious political implications over your side too?
Thirdly, it seems the optimistic hopes of HCR seeing a possible way out for Republicans by not voting/being 'present', has not come to pass. I still cannot see why MM did not, on the back of the jurisdiction point, simply suggest absence. That would have been at least logical. That he did not does indicate he preferred and wanted an acquittal, in any circumstances. Notwithstanding his fine/hypocritical words afterwards.
Be interested in views on these points.
Best wishes,
Jonathan.
Thank you for making this sad, crazy, inconceivable time through the Trump and Covid period clear, calm, less frightening, and always enlightening. I post your letters everyday, and they have helped many others as well. I appreciate the little anecdote you've shared, especially the photo of the heart...Stay safe, so grateful for what you do. I always looking forward to your level-headed, brilliant interpretations and summaries.
That's really gneiss ;)
Thanks and happy Valentine's.
A beautiful valentine. Rest well, Heather and friends, near and far.
I LOVE exploring cemeteries and reading the headstones! And the heart stone is just perfect. And yes, yes, yes, there is so much love and goodness in the world. I read the comments that come through from subscribers and can’t stomach the public Facebook stuff. Maybe it’s changed there, but I love the people whose comments come through on my emailed version. Thank you, new friends.
About time...thank you for the past year. You have given me solace and logic and facts as a way to deal with the constant barrage of false information and inflammatory speech. It truly has been a gift.
Wasn’t he found guilty by a vote of 57-43? Just not enough votes for impeachment by 10. Or am I reading that wrong?
Thanks for sharing a personal memory. The holidays this year has been hard to remember, to celebrate. Your heart photo brought February 14i. Into focus. It was a beautiful reminder.
Love it! Happy Valentine’s Day! There is still goodness and love in the world.
Thanks Dr. Richardson. A close friend who is a pastor sent me this; “This is part of the story. This is not the whole story. The world belongs to God.” Trying to keep my chin up.
Thanks for the perspective, Heather. My wife collects heart shaped rocks from everywhere we've been, which often makes the trip through customs a little more entertaining.
Dear community, if you must have some trenchant commentary on the day, have a look at this article from the Guardian:
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/14/mitch-mcconnell-trump-impeachment-speech-hostage-video
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone!