Friends, Here are a few samplings from my online mailbag this week, a typical week in these times: “I am so depressed. The Republicans are going to take control of the House and Senate in November!” “I can see now there’s nothing we can do. Trump is going to run and win in 2024!”
Yes, Michael, your message is exactly what so many of us need. As a retired, but not tired, Unitarian Universalist minister, I'm participating today in a Husky 4 Immigrants campaign launch (CT). I'm 79 years young, still full of P & V (petulance & vigor, or...yes, the other version), and keeping hope alive for and with my family, friends, strangers, and even those folks I know who still haven't realized that they're part of a cult, on the right that isn't. Take care of yourself too. Watch the Olympics. Take a long shower. Look in the mirror and smile at your beautiful self. You are, soul-deep, a gift to this planet and all of us who are transient guests here. Bravo, with gratitude--from Rev. Dr. Jan Carlsson-Bull, Middletown, CT
If you can rescue a dog or cat, they will give you so much comfort and joy. If you can't do that write a card to a senior in a nursing home, you will receive joy from helping others even in a small way. I saved a bumblebee yesterday and it made me happy all day. Be a Blessing and you will be Blessed. Thank you, Michael, stay strong. My short list of movies: Love Actually, Eddie the Eagle, Benny and Joon, Amazing Grace, Leap Year, The Secret of Kells (animation), Up.
Thanks so much Michael! I feel better already…. This morning I turned on Morning Joe and started listening to all of the nefarious things the Republicans are up to. And, instead of going down the deep, dark path of despair, I just turned off the TV and read your column instead!
This 81-yo woman will have a day sprinkled with new found hope thanks to this letter. So far, institutions have held - barely. The extractive political and economic policies of the Trump/GOP has merged at the critical juncture of Covid19 and left the Democrats breathless. We are capable (and abundant) and let’s carry on!
Michael, I have surely had a big laugh from your email, especially this quote "The Republicans are no more than frightened earthlings who are not that bright and worship an Orange Man who dances to “YMCA.” They are over. They know it." Thank you!!! As true to your nature, you always uplift and inspire me, and you seem to know when our times are the darkest! Bless you!
Thank you Michael!! You raised my spirits. I see now there is hope. I am going to share your letter widely. We live in a small rural ranching community and the majority of voters are Trumpers. I was Democratic County Chair for 22 years and watched the rise of this brand of extreme Republican voters rise every year. It looks like creeping fascism even to throwing out books in our library. I have been so worried and depressed. Our little band of Democrats, mostly Senior Citizens, and less than 25% of voters are registering voters and giving money to Democratic candidates to hold the Senate But that is about it. We cannot even get someone to run for Democratic County Chair. It is discouraging. But thanks for showing the positive side of things.
Mike , You have a heart of Gold , and your knowledge of the Climate in the Us both political and natural is Amazing , add in your sense of Humor and optimism and you are a True leader.
Highly recommend my new book, ‘Hope’ by Jane Goodall. A survival guide for trying times. As Obama kept repeating: Yes we can! 😎 It’s up to us to make a difference, instead of waiting for others to do it for us.
THANK YOU Michael Moore! Between you and Christa Tippet, I am hoping that my grandchildren will have a future! I already bake bread and grow a garden, and though I am discouraged at times, I persist in believing there are more of "us" than "them." Being white and retired, I have always wondered why a minority of white people is scary to some. Being a country person, I rejoice in diversity of plants, animals and humans. Thanks also for the movie list.
Yes, Michael, your message is exactly what so many of us need. As a retired, but not tired, Unitarian Universalist minister, I'm participating today in a Husky 4 Immigrants campaign launch (CT). I'm 79 years young, still full of P & V (petulance & vigor, or...yes, the other version), and keeping hope alive for and with my family, friends, strangers, and even those folks I know who still haven't realized that they're part of a cult, on the right that isn't. Take care of yourself too. Watch the Olympics. Take a long shower. Look in the mirror and smile at your beautiful self. You are, soul-deep, a gift to this planet and all of us who are transient guests here. Bravo, with gratitude--from Rev. Dr. Jan Carlsson-Bull, Middletown, CT
Thank you. This message came to my inbox like a candle in the darkness. I am in awe and am inspired by your tenacity and hope.
I say it again! Michael Moore, you are always an inspiration!
If you can rescue a dog or cat, they will give you so much comfort and joy. If you can't do that write a card to a senior in a nursing home, you will receive joy from helping others even in a small way. I saved a bumblebee yesterday and it made me happy all day. Be a Blessing and you will be Blessed. Thank you, Michael, stay strong. My short list of movies: Love Actually, Eddie the Eagle, Benny and Joon, Amazing Grace, Leap Year, The Secret of Kells (animation), Up.
Thanks so much Michael! I feel better already…. This morning I turned on Morning Joe and started listening to all of the nefarious things the Republicans are up to. And, instead of going down the deep, dark path of despair, I just turned off the TV and read your column instead!
Thank you for these well-timed, healing words!❤
This 81-yo woman will have a day sprinkled with new found hope thanks to this letter. So far, institutions have held - barely. The extractive political and economic policies of the Trump/GOP has merged at the critical juncture of Covid19 and left the Democrats breathless. We are capable (and abundant) and let’s carry on!
Michael, I have surely had a big laugh from your email, especially this quote "The Republicans are no more than frightened earthlings who are not that bright and worship an Orange Man who dances to “YMCA.” They are over. They know it." Thank you!!! As true to your nature, you always uplift and inspire me, and you seem to know when our times are the darkest! Bless you!
Thanks for the pep talk. I need reminding that there are more of us than there are of them and if we don't get out and vote, that's on us!
Thank you Michael!! You raised my spirits. I see now there is hope. I am going to share your letter widely. We live in a small rural ranching community and the majority of voters are Trumpers. I was Democratic County Chair for 22 years and watched the rise of this brand of extreme Republican voters rise every year. It looks like creeping fascism even to throwing out books in our library. I have been so worried and depressed. Our little band of Democrats, mostly Senior Citizens, and less than 25% of voters are registering voters and giving money to Democratic candidates to hold the Senate But that is about it. We cannot even get someone to run for Democratic County Chair. It is discouraging. But thanks for showing the positive side of things.
Mike , You have a heart of Gold , and your knowledge of the Climate in the Us both political and natural is Amazing , add in your sense of Humor and optimism and you are a True leader.
Perfect timing, as usual. Thanks! We needed that.
Simply thank you.
Highly recommend my new book, ‘Hope’ by Jane Goodall. A survival guide for trying times. As Obama kept repeating: Yes we can! 😎 It’s up to us to make a difference, instead of waiting for others to do it for us.
Blessings on you Michael. You are my hero.
THANK YOU Michael Moore! Between you and Christa Tippet, I am hoping that my grandchildren will have a future! I already bake bread and grow a garden, and though I am discouraged at times, I persist in believing there are more of "us" than "them." Being white and retired, I have always wondered why a minority of white people is scary to some. Being a country person, I rejoice in diversity of plants, animals and humans. Thanks also for the movie list.