Oh, how I needed this today, Elissa. Thank you for not feeding into self-fulfilling prophecies. Thank you for moving beyond the usual circle of doom pundits for evidence of where the country might really be at. Thank you for linking our collective anxiety about Trump and Israel's future once more to the ways we move through our more private, intimate worlds, which teach us how to survive. Thanks to you and Charlotte, my heart is lifted.
Hey Elissa, your point at the end about the lack of enthusiasm for the Orange Mussolini this time was so astute. I too have seen very little in the media or in person of MAGA madness.
Thank you. I am currently rereading the Mary Russell novels by Laurie R. King, and being incredibly inspired by Mary Russell's Jewish heritage and how she embraces and celebrates that. Also knitting a lot, which is my safe and meditative space. A little writing. More tomorrow. Looking to tomorrow, as one does. I love you. We will prevail, both the US and Israel.
Okay, this time I am literally moved to tears. Just as I got to the part about your daughter's bronze medal, La La Land's "Engagement Party" came on, a piece of music that can make me cry under ordinary circumstances. This was followed by "Audition" as I finished your piece and the tears are barely containable. First of all, how lucky she is to have you as a mother. Second, thanks for the heartfelt words about our Israel, our homeland, our people. How I love them. Thank you.
So clear-eyed and honest and affirming. Congratulations to your daughter, and thank you for your ability to hold heartbreak and disappointment alongside resilience and hope.
Oh, how I needed this today, Elissa. Thank you for not feeding into self-fulfilling prophecies. Thank you for moving beyond the usual circle of doom pundits for evidence of where the country might really be at. Thank you for linking our collective anxiety about Trump and Israel's future once more to the ways we move through our more private, intimate worlds, which teach us how to survive. Thanks to you and Charlotte, my heart is lifted.
Charlotte is amazing....as are you. Kol haKovd to both of you!
Hey Elissa, your point at the end about the lack of enthusiasm for the Orange Mussolini this time was so astute. I too have seen very little in the media or in person of MAGA madness.
Thank you. I am currently rereading the Mary Russell novels by Laurie R. King, and being incredibly inspired by Mary Russell's Jewish heritage and how she embraces and celebrates that. Also knitting a lot, which is my safe and meditative space. A little writing. More tomorrow. Looking to tomorrow, as one does. I love you. We will prevail, both the US and Israel.
Okay, this time I am literally moved to tears. Just as I got to the part about your daughter's bronze medal, La La Land's "Engagement Party" came on, a piece of music that can make me cry under ordinary circumstances. This was followed by "Audition" as I finished your piece and the tears are barely containable. First of all, how lucky she is to have you as a mother. Second, thanks for the heartfelt words about our Israel, our homeland, our people. How I love them. Thank you.
Thank you.
So clear-eyed and honest and affirming. Congratulations to your daughter, and thank you for your ability to hold heartbreak and disappointment alongside resilience and hope.