“How can we as a country be so divided?”, they ask.
Easy. Start at the beginning…
Two States. Eight Textbooks. Two American Stories. – The New York Times
Wise words from my cousin Crystal,
“Remember, it’s not what you are called, it’s what you answer to.
More often than not, listening is the best help you can give.
Seth Godin has some advice on investing that works for many other areas of life as well.
Via Josh Ginter, a young man’s very astute take on how THE LAST JEDI saves the prequels (Video).
Via Kottke, ZORA presents the 100 greatest books written by African-American women. I’ve read some on the list. Not nearly enough. I long to correct that and this will help.
For me, the perfect partner is one whom I can feel comfortable being completely silent with. One with whom being is enough.
I’ve been battling a slowly developing virus/crud the past few days. Last night it hit hard.
This evening, I opened This Could Help to page 145 and found the remedy (a Hot Toddy recipe). Confident I’ll feel better tomorrow.
See, it even helps me.
The quickest path to joy is gratitude. Even in our darkest moments, joy can be found by remembering that for which we are grateful.
Make a list of things for which you are grateful. Write it down and tuck in your pocket. In dark times, let that be your map to the light.
Austin Kleon lists 100 things that made 2019 great for him. Lovely reflections of the small moments and big milestones that make a life.