It has been an insane week. It was only last Sunday-- seven days ago-- that the New York Times released information about Trump's taxes. Since then, we've lived through Tuesday's debate and the wildfire spread of coronavirus through the inner circle of the White House, along with other stories that would have crippled any other administration but that now pass by with hardly a ripple.
Heather, like many of your other readers, I feel the day had not truly begun until I've read your cogent synopsis of events and significances. I feel as if I've been graced by your insights for ages, but I know it cannot have been more than six months at most. In the last few months, I've come to appreciate the comments of your followers almost as much as yours and I'm very honored to be a member of such a kind and thoughtful crew. You have created this shared community, which is a lovely gift in itself. For all that you are doing, many, many thanks!
I wouldn't be able to make it through this craziness if it weren't for your daily letters. Thank you for helping to parse these events and place them in historical context.
Speaking of family... I recommended (it may have been more like begging but I am going to pretend it was a gentle recommendation) my father an ardent Fox News listener subscribe to your emails. We are extremely close, but like so many beginning in 2015 our relationship was strained by his loyalty to Trump and the GOP on sensitive issues. The things he was saying about issues, talking points from far right pundits, were all stemmed in fear and in opposition to the most unconditionally and accepting human I know, my father. I asked him to please read and listen to conservative journalist, David Brooks, and to read your daily letters. He did! The blinders came tumbling down. I am so proud of him that at 75 he has educated himself not only here with your letters, but often takes your topics and researches more about them. It’s truly inspiring to see his evolution. He has shared with more friends than I can count what he has discovered here. All this, but the most beautiful thing about all this (other than his upcoming vote for Biden:)) is that his politics now are a true reflection of the kind, Intelligent, open-minded and loving man he is. Thank you.
Dr. Richardson: Like your friend Peters‘ photograph of the rising moon, you are a beacon of light illuminating the dark and helping us to see the way through muddled times. I keep many quotes up on my bulletin board; pretty much my favorite since I was inspired to save it is from Dr. Martin Luther King’s last speech on April 3, 1968:
“But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars”.
Thank you for your uplifting note. Your good news, feels like my good news. I am grateful that you are surrounded by family and friends. I am even more grateful that you share your insight and your energy with your fan club:) I look forward to tonight's early bed time, thanks to you!
Thank you for sharing some of your personal life. And thank you for your letters which are so appreciated in these dark and confusing times. And the photos are a reminder that we need to take a break from the news and be grateful for the beauty all around us.
What an absolutely glorious Letter! I am so glad you are able to see your boys; what a relief it must be! Thank you for sharing your joy. Thanks, too, for the beautiful photo. All in all a nice way to begin the week!
Thank you for all you do. You are a giant help in keeping me and my family sane. In addition you are helping my almost 90 year old mother connected to the news without having to follow it obsessively!
Thank you, Heather, for telling us about your weirdly cool week - how great that you've had such a time, and been blessed with a huge delivery of gifts and messages. Take time, and know how much we all appreciate you.
I am very grateful for all that you do, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us through letters, chats, videos, empowering us to be the better for our Country. You are doing a great service to our Nation, and being an inspiration. Enjoy your loved ones, the harvest moon (thanks for sharing the lovely photo), and have a peaceful and restful night.
Heather, like many of your other readers, I feel the day had not truly begun until I've read your cogent synopsis of events and significances. I feel as if I've been graced by your insights for ages, but I know it cannot have been more than six months at most. In the last few months, I've come to appreciate the comments of your followers almost as much as yours and I'm very honored to be a member of such a kind and thoughtful crew. You have created this shared community, which is a lovely gift in itself. For all that you are doing, many, many thanks!
I wouldn't be able to make it through this craziness if it weren't for your daily letters. Thank you for helping to parse these events and place them in historical context.
Speaking of family... I recommended (it may have been more like begging but I am going to pretend it was a gentle recommendation) my father an ardent Fox News listener subscribe to your emails. We are extremely close, but like so many beginning in 2015 our relationship was strained by his loyalty to Trump and the GOP on sensitive issues. The things he was saying about issues, talking points from far right pundits, were all stemmed in fear and in opposition to the most unconditionally and accepting human I know, my father. I asked him to please read and listen to conservative journalist, David Brooks, and to read your daily letters. He did! The blinders came tumbling down. I am so proud of him that at 75 he has educated himself not only here with your letters, but often takes your topics and researches more about them. It’s truly inspiring to see his evolution. He has shared with more friends than I can count what he has discovered here. All this, but the most beautiful thing about all this (other than his upcoming vote for Biden:)) is that his politics now are a true reflection of the kind, Intelligent, open-minded and loving man he is. Thank you.
Dr. Richardson: Like your friend Peters‘ photograph of the rising moon, you are a beacon of light illuminating the dark and helping us to see the way through muddled times. I keep many quotes up on my bulletin board; pretty much my favorite since I was inspired to save it is from Dr. Martin Luther King’s last speech on April 3, 1968:
“But I know, somehow, that only when it is dark enough, can you see the stars”.
Stay safe all...
Each letter you write grounds me in what is really happening in our government and helps me not to get lost in the noise of the media. Thank you!
Thank you for your uplifting note. Your good news, feels like my good news. I am grateful that you are surrounded by family and friends. I am even more grateful that you share your insight and your energy with your fan club:) I look forward to tonight's early bed time, thanks to you!
Thank you for sharing some of your personal life. And thank you for your letters which are so appreciated in these dark and confusing times. And the photos are a reminder that we need to take a break from the news and be grateful for the beauty all around us.
"Very Tired Writer" ala Milne--love it. Thankful for you and the work you do--and the person you are.
Magnificent photo, magnificent you!
What an absolutely glorious Letter! I am so glad you are able to see your boys; what a relief it must be! Thank you for sharing your joy. Thanks, too, for the beautiful photo. All in all a nice way to begin the week!
Thank goodness for you. You treat us all as if we are old friends. Have a restful night. Love the photos BTW.
You are a national treasure. Rest up - remember that as long as this man is president every week is crazier than the previous one.
Thank you for all you do. You are a giant help in keeping me and my family sane. In addition you are helping my almost 90 year old mother connected to the news without having to follow it obsessively!
Stay safe and well.
We love you. Rest, stay strong. We desperately need your calming words.🧡
Thank you, Heather, for telling us about your weirdly cool week - how great that you've had such a time, and been blessed with a huge delivery of gifts and messages. Take time, and know how much we all appreciate you.
I am very grateful for all that you do, for sharing your knowledge and expertise with us through letters, chats, videos, empowering us to be the better for our Country. You are doing a great service to our Nation, and being an inspiration. Enjoy your loved ones, the harvest moon (thanks for sharing the lovely photo), and have a peaceful and restful night.