I can still hear my Midwest stoic mother, who heard it from her mother: “whaddaya think..the world owes you a living?”. This seems harsh, but ingrained in me that I should always work harder than was required or expected of me to be an acceptable person.
I am also from the Midwest and I know all those words you shared. I have not forgotten. Have a Happy Birthday and do eat cake! I do want to say how much I like how you pray. Thank you.
I am driving up today to see old friends in Portland, Maine. Reading your reflections this morning I feel like a kindred spirit. You lift up what really counts. Prayer, tears and laughter, they go together.
A pitch perfect reminder of all that blesses so many of us...and prayers for our lives and those who struggle... May I add our returned hostages and their families.
"But God hears the prayers of a sinner," I believe we all who pray for betterment in our life say it. But few pray for the better of others.....or, if they do, have little acquiescence.
Maybe a little more of both prayers could really help.
I can still hear my Midwest stoic mother, who heard it from her mother: “whaddaya think..the world owes you a living?”. This seems harsh, but ingrained in me that I should always work harder than was required or expected of me to be an acceptable person.
I am so glad you are on Substack, and I hope to keep reading your measured sensible words right through this crucial year
I am also from the Midwest and I know all those words you shared. I have not forgotten. Have a Happy Birthday and do eat cake! I do want to say how much I like how you pray. Thank you.
I think it is so precious that your nephew and his wife named their baby Kamala Harris. God bless them!
Ah, I have a very very close reader. Bravo.
I am driving up today to see old friends in Portland, Maine. Reading your reflections this morning I feel like a kindred spirit. You lift up what really counts. Prayer, tears and laughter, they go together.
Thy will be done, thy kingdom come…
A dear friend of mine, who knew you long ago in Minnesota, died at the end of June. Next time you pray, say his name. Jack Kamerman
I am sorry to hear that Jack was a large presence wherever he went.I'm sorry we lost touch.
His third marriage was the charm. Became a doting dad, godfather to our first born. Owner of the largest LP collection I ever saw.
Thank you for your wisdom and thoughtful humor.
A pitch perfect reminder of all that blesses so many of us...and prayers for our lives and those who struggle... May I add our returned hostages and their families.
Thank you for your writing. Gives me hope that old age will be manageable and there will still be pleasure in every day living. Grateful.
Good morning Garrison
We (my wife and I) are really looking forward to seeing you in Rockingham/Bellows Falls VT on Sunday.
(If you happen to lead the crowd in a sing-along, and are open to suggestions/requests, how about “In the Garden”?
I always loved this hymn as a kid, but I’ve not had a chance to sing it with other folks in an age.)
Hope the current tour is going well.
Love it- inspiring even to this old agnostic looking for hope if not faith.
"But God hears the prayers of a sinner," I believe we all who pray for betterment in our life say it. But few pray for the better of others.....or, if they do, have little acquiescence.
Maybe a little more of both prayers could really help.
"I want to spend my birthday doing a show."
Has also been my tradition to try and spend the natal day on a life's work project. So that, lest I fall dead, they'll say that about me.
In a year when the votes will be cast,
Let kindness and caring hold fast.
With each word that we say,
Let compassion lead the way,
For together, our bonds will outlast!
Look forward to finally seeing you in person at Cadogan Hall, London in October! Hope the tour is fabulous!! X
Good morning, Garrison. Thanks, now take the rest of the day off. RR