I’m in tears of admiration and gratitude for Bishop Mariann’s courage every time I have today read those words or watched the recording. I keep going back to her words. As I think we all must, to the clarion call for compassion. So I’m delighted and grateful that you’ve come back to Substack Jeanette, because your voice matters, and all our voices matter. ❤️
Wow. I love this. I'm making some huge changes in my life right now. After losing Pamela, my partner of 34 years, suddenly, I feel lost. I look at what's happening in the world and it makes me glad that Pamela isn't here to see this. She wept when Roe V Wade was overturned. And we are Canadian. She wept for a law that would never touch her or those she loved. But she wept so hard IMAGINING what women would suffer. In March I am taking my grown foster son and we are leaving Canada for Scotland where I have family. Your words have helped me see that my fear about this change is about how I imagine it's going to be. And my failure to be creative with my imagination. So, thank you Jeanette. Words matter. We matter. I'm on the front line of battling hate and cruelty. For Pamela and me. In honour of the tears she shed for people she would never know. I want that kind of imagination. So. Here I go.....
A great comeback prompted by a wonderful woman. The Bishop is indeed brave but she’s confronting a coward and will win. Look forward to more wisdom from you Thank you.
Glad to have your voice back in this way and especially at this present time. Though I've technically been on Substack a few years, I'd not written a thing...until two days ago when I channeled my own anxiety into a commitment to share things that bring me joy as an act of resistance. Leaning into imagination and community building myself right now. It's all I know to do.
I'm so happy to hear from you again. I've checked so many times and thought, she needs her own time, her own privacy. But thank you for coming back because you write it the way i/we cannot, but want it to be said. THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM MY HEART. A brightness in such dark times. Onwards, don't despair ♥️❤️
Thank you - “When we read, look at pictures, go to the theatre, listen to real music, take a walk for no purpose, look at the sunset and love it, drift a bit and dream a bit, we are claiming back the right to exist free of the cynical values of Self=Data.
You are not Data. You are a human being and you have an inner life.
I’m in tears of admiration and gratitude for Bishop Mariann’s courage every time I have today read those words or watched the recording. I keep going back to her words. As I think we all must, to the clarion call for compassion. So I’m delighted and grateful that you’ve come back to Substack Jeanette, because your voice matters, and all our voices matter. ❤️
Wow. I love this. I'm making some huge changes in my life right now. After losing Pamela, my partner of 34 years, suddenly, I feel lost. I look at what's happening in the world and it makes me glad that Pamela isn't here to see this. She wept when Roe V Wade was overturned. And we are Canadian. She wept for a law that would never touch her or those she loved. But she wept so hard IMAGINING what women would suffer. In March I am taking my grown foster son and we are leaving Canada for Scotland where I have family. Your words have helped me see that my fear about this change is about how I imagine it's going to be. And my failure to be creative with my imagination. So, thank you Jeanette. Words matter. We matter. I'm on the front line of battling hate and cruelty. For Pamela and me. In honour of the tears she shed for people she would never know. I want that kind of imagination. So. Here I go.....
I am so so so so sorry about Pamela. May your courage buoy you on this journey. xo
Awe! Thanks! she was an amazing woman. I miss her everyday.
A great comeback prompted by a wonderful woman. The Bishop is indeed brave but she’s confronting a coward and will win. Look forward to more wisdom from you Thank you.
Glad to have your voice back in this way and especially at this present time. Though I've technically been on Substack a few years, I'd not written a thing...until two days ago when I channeled my own anxiety into a commitment to share things that bring me joy as an act of resistance. Leaning into imagination and community building myself right now. It's all I know to do.
We have missed you!
I'm so happy to hear from you again. I've checked so many times and thought, she needs her own time, her own privacy. But thank you for coming back because you write it the way i/we cannot, but want it to be said. THANK YOU SO MUCH FROM MY HEART. A brightness in such dark times. Onwards, don't despair ♥️❤️
A mediocre day is now a more resplendent one, so pleased to see this post!
Timely honest useful and powerful thank you…and welcome back..
Thank you - “When we read, look at pictures, go to the theatre, listen to real music, take a walk for no purpose, look at the sunset and love it, drift a bit and dream a bit, we are claiming back the right to exist free of the cynical values of Self=Data.
You are not Data. You are a human being and you have an inner life.
Own it. Protect it. Don’t apologise for it.”
Exactly. 💜💜💜
I am beyond excited to see your voice again!
Yes, the Bishop is a treasure.
And......I met you 13 years ago today in Dallas at a librarian convention.
Timing. p
Always glad to see you.
Welcome back and bravo Jeannette. Your wise and well crafted words just made me feel a lot better.
I’ve been searching for your voice in the darkness…I’m so glad you’re sharing your thoughts with us again. I deeply appreciate it ❤️
Speaks to my heart and soul. Thank you for returning
So glad you’re back. Thank you.
A bright light in a dark week for sure