I add my thanks for Heather's dedication to using her amazing brain, kind heart, and grounded values to produce these Letters, as well as her video chats and "Now and Then" podcast. From her, I've gained a political voice and connected with a wonderful community in this forum to help grow grassroots activism in support of democracy. Like Heather says, "Make your voices heard!"
I would add to Ellie’s list my thanks for Heather’s optimism! It has sure infected me (or kept me from going over the cliff, as the situation may have been).
Ellie--- this is a perfect day to celebrate Dr. Heather's 3rd Anniversary of LFAA with birthday donations to the Heathersherd organization. Can you post it again?
And is there an address to send checks and birthday cards of gratitude for those who do not want to use their credit cards online?
Hi Pensa, I can give you that information. Our Giving Circle is called Tending To Democracy and the site is https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/1XQhnyD/Tending-to-Democracy. There is a form also posted there for those who do not want to give out credit card information. Please note we are having a virtual "town hall" (David Pepper is dropping by) at 8 p.m. EDT Sunday. The link to RSVP is also on that page.
Many thanks! I will send a birthday card to honor LFAA with $$!! But that evening I will be fleeing only temporarily to the southernmost tip of the African continent to hug some elephants and anything else that will allow that without eating me up! Art and safaris. And we will be there during a national holiday when all the tribes and the Dutch Afrikaners celebrate their traditions on the same day and honor one another. Should we not strive for that kind of appreciation of diversity in our own country? All colonized countries have a long way to go, but at least some are trying and might show us the way...
Oh, Hope, that would be wonderful, but could you include the entire country and all its' territories? Or maybe the whole Substack would chip in? ;-) xoxo
Thank you for 3 years of helping me become a more informed citizen. My moral indignation with the Trump cult is at an all-time high. Only a Democratic election victory, together with the indictment of Trump give me hope for America's future.
Bravo, Professor Richardson. Your work on all platforms has been transformative in the ways we process information, express our own creative bent, and remain free to reason and discern our own opinions. The alternative of subjugation to authoritarian rule and limited discourse and choice belongs in the house of horrors.
Thus, we are all in this together. There is enough to go around.
Michael, you have succinctly expressed what I believe we all feel. Thanks to Heather for her dedication to furthering our understanding of today's events and put into historical context. She has also brought together an amazing group here, most of whom I count as "friends". How lucky I am to have such a group standing with me! 🤗
I concur. I start my am every day with Heather's letter and read many of the comments. I enjoy the posts and now have a new Facebook friend in Eugene, thanks to meeting Ally here. Not only do the letters inform me, but the comments of many of you who have had and have varied experiences and points of view. I also get in at least one laugh most mornings. Thanks to Heather and all of you for helping me be more informed and yes, even more optimistic when I see what people all over the country are doing.
Informed, not just on current events but by Professor Heather’s masterful history teaching. Thanks you so much, Professor, for sharing your knowledge, wisdome,compassion, and optimism with us. Although we’ve never met, your gift of communicating openly has madeus friends 💕
Professor, your work brought us together. And together we stand as one, informed citizens in unwavering support of democracy and the rule of law.
I add my thanks for Heather's dedication to using her amazing brain, kind heart, and grounded values to produce these Letters, as well as her video chats and "Now and Then" podcast. From her, I've gained a political voice and connected with a wonderful community in this forum to help grow grassroots activism in support of democracy. Like Heather says, "Make your voices heard!"
I would add to Ellie’s list my thanks for Heather’s optimism! It has sure infected me (or kept me from going over the cliff, as the situation may have been).
She has been my "rock"!
Ellie--- this is a perfect day to celebrate Dr. Heather's 3rd Anniversary of LFAA with birthday donations to the Heathersherd organization. Can you post it again?
And is there an address to send checks and birthday cards of gratitude for those who do not want to use their credit cards online?
Hi Pensa, I can give you that information. Our Giving Circle is called Tending To Democracy and the site is https://www.grapevine.org/giving-circle/1XQhnyD/Tending-to-Democracy. There is a form also posted there for those who do not want to give out credit card information. Please note we are having a virtual "town hall" (David Pepper is dropping by) at 8 p.m. EDT Sunday. The link to RSVP is also on that page.
Many thanks! I will send a birthday card to honor LFAA with $$!! But that evening I will be fleeing only temporarily to the southernmost tip of the African continent to hug some elephants and anything else that will allow that without eating me up! Art and safaris. And we will be there during a national holiday when all the tribes and the Dutch Afrikaners celebrate their traditions on the same day and honor one another. Should we not strive for that kind of appreciation of diversity in our own country? All colonized countries have a long way to go, but at least some are trying and might show us the way...
🌞❤️
I volunteer at our zoo. Give any elephant an extra hug from me!
Where do you live -- Twin cities?
I will do my best to keep Vermont safe and sane for you, until your return!
Oh, Hope, that would be wonderful, but could you include the entire country and all its' territories? Or maybe the whole Substack would chip in? ;-) xoxo
I could not find the form on the Tending to Democracy site. --but am a little ADHD right now....
Sent
Hi Pensa,
Please email Marcy at:
tendingtodemocracy@gmail.com
She can help you.
Have a wonderful safari!
Thank you, Ellie! I will!
And I will contact Marcy.
xo
Penelope
Ellie Kona, I am working on it!
Thank you for 3 years of helping me become a more informed citizen. My moral indignation with the Trump cult is at an all-time high. Only a Democratic election victory, together with the indictment of Trump give me hope for America's future.
👍🏽
AMEN
Exactly correct!
I've got to say the "bad guys" are seemingly deeply entrenched.
Add tolerance.
Bravo, Professor Richardson. Your work on all platforms has been transformative in the ways we process information, express our own creative bent, and remain free to reason and discern our own opinions. The alternative of subjugation to authoritarian rule and limited discourse and choice belongs in the house of horrors.
Thus, we are all in this together. There is enough to go around.
Love and Light!
🗽
And not just in the USA
Expats reply.
Michael, you have succinctly expressed what I believe we all feel. Thanks to Heather for her dedication to furthering our understanding of today's events and put into historical context. She has also brought together an amazing group here, most of whom I count as "friends". How lucky I am to have such a group standing with me! 🤗
I concur. I start my am every day with Heather's letter and read many of the comments. I enjoy the posts and now have a new Facebook friend in Eugene, thanks to meeting Ally here. Not only do the letters inform me, but the comments of many of you who have had and have varied experiences and points of view. I also get in at least one laugh most mornings. Thanks to Heather and all of you for helping me be more informed and yes, even more optimistic when I see what people all over the country are doing.
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That's a 21 hand-clap salute from me too!!!
Wow!
Jeff, peripatetic...
Happy Anniversary to the greatest group and outstanding leader!
Informed, not just on current events but by Professor Heather’s masterful history teaching. Thanks you so much, Professor, for sharing your knowledge, wisdome,compassion, and optimism with us. Although we’ve never met, your gift of communicating openly has madeus friends 💕
Unwavering support of racial tolerance, the opposite of fascism?
And, hopefully, with increasing love of those long battered by American white racism. With tolerance and in contempt of today’s fascist Republicans...