Greetings, book and treat people! I am so heartbroken. I am so angry. I am so safe. I’ve been thinking a lot about my first forays into activism as a teenager, during the Iraq War. I’ve been thinking a lot about who that girl was. There was so much she didn’t know. There was so much she got wrong. She was fierce and loud and full of hurt and rage. She was also full of hope—the kind of hope 37-year-old me has trouble imagining. I don’t think hope is a prerequisite for action. I don’t think hope has to be the thing that motivates you. I don’t think it’s the only way to enter into the struggle, to dream a different world. I don’t.
Thank you, Sarah—send ing love back to you. 💜💙💚 (I figured out how to do emojis and now every time I add one on my computer I think of you, which is a little joy all in itself.)
Laura, I think this was a most excellent newsletter. While I don’t totally agree with your assessment of the current situation, for reasons I won’t go into, I found your book recommendations intriguing--some I’ve read, some not--and, most of all, your compassionate heart and appreciation of the natural world, most refreshing. Stay strong and kind! I’m sorry I can’t afford to be a paid subscriber (senior, low fixed income, etc.) but I will heartily recommend your news and reviews to others.
What a beautiful piece Laura. And such beautiful photos! Thank you for sharing all the emotions of October with us 💚
Thank you! And thank you for reading. 💜
This was 💖💖💖, as always. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and space
My pleasure, always. Thank you for reading!
Sending you (even more) space to hold all the feelings, all the grief, friend. Sending you love.
Thank you, Sarah—send ing love back to you. 💜💙💚 (I figured out how to do emojis and now every time I add one on my computer I think of you, which is a little joy all in itself.)
What an important legacy I'm leaving 😂😘
Beautiful stuff, as always, friend. ❤️
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Laura, I think this was a most excellent newsletter. While I don’t totally agree with your assessment of the current situation, for reasons I won’t go into, I found your book recommendations intriguing--some I’ve read, some not--and, most of all, your compassionate heart and appreciation of the natural world, most refreshing. Stay strong and kind! I’m sorry I can’t afford to be a paid subscriber (senior, low fixed income, etc.) but I will heartily recommend your news and reviews to others.
Thank you so much for reading and sharing. I'm so glad you found the book recommendations intriguing, and I hope you find some great new reads!