"The idea that our elders are failing the younger generation is both insulting and false." Like the mole in that Harvard countercultural publication you cite, much about our world is "underground" and not immediately visible. I'm reminded of one of the themes of "Cloud Atlas," which covers six stories across 600 years, and where the resistance movements of each generation, although not outwardly "successful," sow the seeds for those that are to come. Abolitionist and justice movements of today have the oft-quiet and sometimes-deafening work of past generations to thank for their continued existence.
Just wanted to share I found this particular piece very moving. Thank you for sharing. Your words are giving me a lot of hope! The communities being built on campuses give me hope. I'm finding softness in a regular bedtime and routine. Thank you for creating this community Laura.
Oh, thank you so much, and I'm so glad it resonated. And thank you for sharing where you're finding hope and softness. I am also turning toward routines and taking strength from the students.
I really needed to read this one today. Your reflections are so powerful - thank you for sharing. And so lovely to share space with you and Ada last night!! :)
Totally speechless. This is my favorite thing you've ever written. (And also made me think: there is a reason there have been poets in every age and every era, and a reason why poems have survived centuries, sometimes millennia.)
I love, love, love that you reviewed all these picture books, including your gorgeous insight into Mrs. Biddlebox -- you gave me new perspective on something I've read, no joke, hundreds of times. And: What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses? *is* a poem! (Here is my review, if you want it: https://canweread.substack.com/p/books-more-books-and-a-magic-chicken)
Aw, thank you, Sarah. And I've been thinking that exact thing so much recently--how poetry is basically the oldest form of written/oral art, has existed forever across all cultures. So deeply and mysteriously human. Something so wonderful about that.
And I'm so honored and happy my review gave you new perspective on Mrs. Biddlebox! I love it so much and am so grateful to have found it. So thank you.
"The idea that our elders are failing the younger generation is both insulting and false." Like the mole in that Harvard countercultural publication you cite, much about our world is "underground" and not immediately visible. I'm reminded of one of the themes of "Cloud Atlas," which covers six stories across 600 years, and where the resistance movements of each generation, although not outwardly "successful," sow the seeds for those that are to come. Abolitionist and justice movements of today have the oft-quiet and sometimes-deafening work of past generations to thank for their continued existence.
Right, exactly. So much is cyclical, and movements are always building on each other.
Just wanted to share I found this particular piece very moving. Thank you for sharing. Your words are giving me a lot of hope! The communities being built on campuses give me hope. I'm finding softness in a regular bedtime and routine. Thank you for creating this community Laura.
Oh, thank you so much, and I'm so glad it resonated. And thank you for sharing where you're finding hope and softness. I am also turning toward routines and taking strength from the students.
I really needed to read this one today. Your reflections are so powerful - thank you for sharing. And so lovely to share space with you and Ada last night!! :)
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Totally speechless. This is my favorite thing you've ever written. (And also made me think: there is a reason there have been poets in every age and every era, and a reason why poems have survived centuries, sometimes millennia.)
I love, love, love that you reviewed all these picture books, including your gorgeous insight into Mrs. Biddlebox -- you gave me new perspective on something I've read, no joke, hundreds of times. And: What's the Most Beautiful Thing You Know About Horses? *is* a poem! (Here is my review, if you want it: https://canweread.substack.com/p/books-more-books-and-a-magic-chicken)
Aw, thank you, Sarah. And I've been thinking that exact thing so much recently--how poetry is basically the oldest form of written/oral art, has existed forever across all cultures. So deeply and mysteriously human. Something so wonderful about that.
And I'm so honored and happy my review gave you new perspective on Mrs. Biddlebox! I love it so much and am so grateful to have found it. So thank you.