real quick….there are things i need to do…like feed some Goats, give some water to some Plants

but….

there is a kind of 911 feeling this morning, i just read Liz’s words which said, yes, it’s a true feeling

we are being tempted to UnRavel

i have not gotten far with Resmaa Menakum’s book. just the intro, but i remember him saying, in the
podcast with Tippet….we need to learn to PAUSE

so…PAUSE….Breathe….wait a minute
We are CRITICAL TO and FOR EACHOTHER

later….

and go to NPR WEEKEND EDITION and listen about the GRAND ACHIEVEMENT of the POULTRY WORKERS in VIRGINIA

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23 responses to “HEY”

  1. Dana Avatar

    Liz’s post has scared me too, although I have been feeling the same things lately. Pausing is good, unraveling not so much.

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  2. Mo Crow Avatar

    (((Grace))) we all have to shine our lights as strong as we can!

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  3. Joanne Avatar
    Joanne

    You all scared me so I went to see Liz’s blog post. I understand the stepping back. The not knowing what to say or feel. These are terrifying days. And tomorrow will be even more so—just because that is how it goes.
    Strange soldiers in desert gear with masks in Portland, Oregon and no ID arresting people and taking them where? Will we see them again? Are they in cages? It’s all WAY TOO MUCH. So Dick Cheney.
    Be well, be safe.

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  4. Acey Avatar

    thank you.
    it was framed as a community issue. let’s make it one.
    and heal.

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  5. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Again can someone please post the link Grace mentioned here. I just don’t have the know how and right now I can honestly say I don’t have the patience. It is all just so terrible .. I keep thinking it can not get worse and yet here we are. Really grateful for all of you!!

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  6. Tina Avatar
    Tina

    Big thanks ..

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  7. Deb G Avatar

    I read her post too and Jude’s and had my own thoughts. These are fragile times.

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  8. Michelle Slater Avatar

    I read and listen to the same radio and podcasts you do…yes, bravo Virginia workers, but I can’t help thinking about the poor chickens who can’t organize or petition. Still, as was said by others, unravelling entirely is out of the question, but pausing is mandatory for survival. Stay safe Dear cloth buddies. You are precious to me.

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  9. Beth Avatar

    Read here this morning and had to come back after listening to the OnBeing at: https://onbeing.org/programs/living-the-questions-its-really-settling-in-now-the-losses-large-and-small/ I had listened to the original interview with Pauline Boss a while ago and liked it. This is an updated continuation of sorts addressing some of the concerns going on across our cloth community in these strange times. She talks about ambiguous loss and that what we are experiencing is grief. Although we don’t have control over a lot of what is going on we do have control over deciding to live with it and accept it. Back to what grace calls agency. We still have agency. Love to all in this virtual circle.

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  10. Deb G Avatar

    Yes I liked this interview too, it rang very true. It was like a gentle comforting hug…

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  11. Nana Avatar
    Nana

    Yes, we do need one another however that looks. Be well everyone.

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  12. grace Forrest Avatar

    and how ever we can

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  13. grace Forrest Avatar

    i still don’t understand at all

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  14. grace Forrest Avatar

    Tina…you are REAL.

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  15. grace Forrest Avatar

    as are YOU…precious

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  16. grace Forrest Avatar

    yes…i was wanting to put it here…Thank You

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  17. grace Forrest Avatar

    we can be so much, Together

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