“We will be well to the extent that we all are well. We will be truly strong to the extent that we faithfully protect one another’s well-being, not simply the well-being of our people, our community, or our species.”
John Philip Newell, Sacred Earth, Sacred Soul
My blog category about quotations (or truths in any format) that ring true to me (and I hope to you, to us).
My blog category about quotations (or truths in any format) that ring true to me (and I hope to you, to us).
My blog category about quotations (or truths in any format) that ring true to me (and I hope to you, to us).
And I would add, “Read Difficult Books.”
Robert and I have just finished reading American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era …
… Nico Lang’s difficult-to-put-down examination of trans teenagers in the U.S. trying to be who they were born to be.
We had the privilege of attending Nico’s book presentation at our beautifully inclusive church here in Savannah, Asbury Memorial.
“American Teenager gives readers a window into the lives of Wyatt, Rhydian, Mykah, Clint, Ruby, Augie, Jack, and Kylie, eight teens who, despite what some lawmakers might want us to believe, are truly just kids looking for a brighter future. Drawing on hundreds of hours of on-the-ground interviews with them and the people in their communities, American Teenager paints a vivid portrait of what it’s actually like to grow up trans today.” book covee
My blog category about quotations (or truths in any format) that ring true to me (and I hope to you, to us).
Yellow is SPRINGing up all over Savannah.
Even in our little sidewalk plantings …
One of our favorite breakfast spots here in Savannah is Le Café Gourmet, a small but very-big-on-flavor spot tucked away on Victory Drive that victoriously specializes in French pastries and sandwiches.
We love chatting with owner Helen and playing with the café’s mascot, Theo.
And best of all, Le Café Gourmet oozes with welcome and goodwill.
Which makes the little, low placard below the coffee bar so very appropriate.
Especially in today’s divided and difficult world.
At my age, I may no longer be able to be anything, but with just a little effort, I know I can be … KIND.
I love this delightful, insightful quote I ran across recently.
Haven’t we all had these folks in our lives? For whatever reason, they are not always with us. Childhood friends, school buddies, romantic partners, relatives and loved ones who passed too soon.
I am so very happy and thankful to have a bunch of dog-eared pages in my book. What about you?
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On a bumper sticker Robert and I saw the other day as we were driving along Henry Street here in Savannah.
Oh my goodness, did that question and its underlying truth ever hit home!
I often find myself complaining about the LEAST little thing: “If only the temperature could be about five degrees cooler today!”
Or “I just HATE getting a stomach ache!”
Ocean Vuong On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous
I love this quotation from Vietnamese author Ocean Vuong (isn’t that a great name?) in his fascinating and time-denying novel On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous.
He’s right—memory certainly is a choice. I have brothers, and our memories of past events are quite often barely recognizable. And, of course, we sometimes simply choose not to remember certain aspects of the past.
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