I read you regularly, but I just got my phone set up to comment. Your piece today is just right. Without humor we become fascists or some other kind of fanatic
Zelensky really helps us understand the truth of this perspective. I lived in the American deserter community in Sweden for two years during the Vietnam War. Dogma was king and nuance was in short supply. It could be that you have to live through that kind of politics to really take in the importance of "humanizing with humor."
Wow. There’s a lot in this piece.
I, too, feel despair - and I’m a long way from retiring and still in my 50s.
The colors of the Ukraine flag bring me hope, as does the sun on my face, and Purim.
So today I toast to Esther and to all the women of the world who work behind the scenes affecting change.
No costume is needed to feel some joy in this holy day.
Happy Purim! 🔆
Chag Purim Sameach......I'm about to get into my very funky gardening clothes to do some raking. That's my costume!
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I read you regularly, but I just got my phone set up to comment. Your piece today is just right. Without humor we become fascists or some other kind of fanatic
Zelensky really helps us understand the truth of this perspective. I lived in the American deserter community in Sweden for two years during the Vietnam War. Dogma was king and nuance was in short supply. It could be that you have to live through that kind of politics to really take in the importance of "humanizing with humor."
Absolutists of all stripes—very scary.
Thanks so much for his inspired writing
So good to hear from you, Betsy, at this very painful moment.
Kudos another great story!
Appreciate your witness.
Susie… you’re amazing. Joining the sublime with the ridiculous. No better medicine. Thank you
Thanks for that affirmation, Mary. Sometimes, I just have to break out or the grief gets its claws into me.
And that wouldn’t do anyone any good. I’m so glad for any breaking out you share. 🙏
Holy cow, Susie! Deep thoughts and delightful turns of phrase, as always. So much to like!
Thank you. This came through while I was listening to our podcast. I felt so plugged in!