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Thank you for another fine essay James. It brought to mind many things including a quote from Norman McClain:
“Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them - we can love completely without complete understanding.”
A beautiful piece of writing! One of your best. You put into words the feelings that so many of us hold in our hearts, but are too inarticulate to fully express. So heartfelt. Bravo!
Timely and relevant. Sorry for freeloading for so long but finally subscribed with a paid subscription this am. Of the handful of weekly reading sources I make time for, this has been my most enjoyable.
Jim - sitting here in CO, looking at the mountains, going to soak in the springs. I will be reading this aloud this morning (after coffee) to my sweet son from Afghanistan and his wife, whom I just met day before yesterday but whom I love as my daughter now. Thank you. I have tears for Townes as I read this, but also a new way of understanding his frailties. You are simply the best.
Most shipwrecks occur at night, the Spanish saying goes. No matter the wrack and ruin that surrounds us, the sun rises and challenges us, encourages us. We must get up, do, live. This was in my mind when I read your fine piece.
Thank you for another fine essay James. It brought to mind many things including a quote from Norman McClain:
“Each one of us here today will at one time in our lives look upon a loved one who is in need and ask the same question: We are willing to help, Lord, but what, if anything, is needed? For it is true we can seldom help those closest to us. Either we don't know what part of ourselves to give or, more often than not, the part we have to give is not wanted. And so it is those we live with and should know who elude us. But we can still love them - we can love completely without complete understanding.”
I appreciate your exploration today.
A beautiful piece of writing! One of your best. You put into words the feelings that so many of us hold in our hearts, but are too inarticulate to fully express. So heartfelt. Bravo!
Ha ha. Same. Both books are excellent. And the movie, somewhat shockingly, is too.
Lovely piece. And that shot of Big Bend is stunning.
Timely and relevant. Sorry for freeloading for so long but finally subscribed with a paid subscription this am. Of the handful of weekly reading sources I make time for, this has been my most enjoyable.
Jim - sitting here in CO, looking at the mountains, going to soak in the springs. I will be reading this aloud this morning (after coffee) to my sweet son from Afghanistan and his wife, whom I just met day before yesterday but whom I love as my daughter now. Thank you. I have tears for Townes as I read this, but also a new way of understanding his frailties. You are simply the best.
Most shipwrecks occur at night, the Spanish saying goes. No matter the wrack and ruin that surrounds us, the sun rises and challenges us, encourages us. We must get up, do, live. This was in my mind when I read your fine piece.
Mr. Moore...tears in my eyes, this Sunday morning.
I lost a middle aged uncle in Houston a few days ago following a double lung transplant to try to save him from long term COVID.
Yesterday, here in San Diego I spoke at the memorial service of a fellow journalist and friend two years younger than I...heart attack.
Your words...thank you.
...and thank you for the vulnerability about your late son.
As I've said before, I like your political pieces, but really appreciate the personal ones. I'm sharing this one with family and friends.
Oh my! That was excellent. Thank you.
I echo Shaun's comment.