What a week, eh? There is only so much avoidance one can do in any given week. I tried mightily to ignore, but sometimes that just does not work and that happened a lot this week. But despite the onslaught of bs, there were some pockets of goodness. And that goodness was enough to inspire me, lift me, fill me, and carry me through the chaos. So let’s get started!
First, are you missing intelligent conversation? Mm-hmm! Need a fix of a nostalgia for what was? Oh yes, I do! Well look no further… The Michelle Obama Podcast started this week! I mean really, stop everything and queue this up right now! You won’t be disappointed… at all! I promise!! Just do it!!
Then this piece just amazed me yesterday. John Lewis wrote it two days before he died… words for us, instructions for us… marching orders, as it were.
While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion laid down the burdens of division. Around the country and the world you set aside race, class, age, language, and nationality to demand respect for human dignity. – John Lewis
Thank you for these final words, Mr. Lewis. May you rest in power.
Yesterday was all about John Lewis and Bonny reminded me how important singing is, and sing I did while I watched the funeral. It was all so good… so darned good! Hearing James Lawson, Jr speak… wow! He read “Meaning” a poem by Czesław Miłosz (and I have not stopped thinking about it since!)
But the best was Barack Obama’s eulogy for “St. John”! It was so amazing. It is must watch…so settle in and be filled and inspired!
But it was not all inspiring finds this week because the Ravelry imbroglio continues, but there was this update from Jess which, frankly had me shaking my head. To say I am disappointed is an understatement. Honestly, all of this is so unacceptable. I don’t know what the fix is to all of this, but I do know this… I am not using Ravelry until it becomes accessible for everyone.
And if that was not all just enough, there was this update from Cat Bordhi… my heart is breaking for her and her dear family. If you’ve a mind to send her an email, you will find her address in her post.
That’s all from me this week… (have you requested your mail in ballot? The deadline is fast approaching!) See you all back here next week!
I watched all the speakers at the funeral and loved listening, especially Obama! After a topsy turvy crazy week I am ready for some utter boredom over the weekend! Let’s see if I finish that shawl….
You’ve absolutely improved the end of this week for me, Kat, with Michelle Obama’s podcast, John Lewis’ marching orders, Lewis’ moving funeral, and especially Barack Obama’s inspiring speech. Yes, there is huge disappointment with ravelry and incredible sadness for Cat, but thank goodness (and you) for the good stuff.
What a full week. It was great to hear Obama speak again – so moving.
I’ve been working so I haven’t been able to watch any of John Lewis’ funeral, I’ve only read about it. But I do intend to watch it this weekend. I’m also going to cast on Cat’s last and beautiful pattern, the Rio-Calina-Cowl in her honor.
Thanks for the links to John Lewis’ funeral. Those speeches were definitely worth listening to and I kept coming back to them throughout the morning. Sorry to hear about your fellow blogger, Cat.
I miss the Obamas SO MUCH. I can only imagine how much different this pandemic would be with them still in the White House. I’m very much looking forward to listening to Michelle’s podcast!
I am still using Ravelry, as it has not caused any issues for me and I kind of have to for my business, but I am still disappointed in how the situation has been handled. I was somewhat encouraged by Jess’s post, though I realize it’s too little too late for some people. I hope they are serious about addressing the accessibility issues.
What an uplifting end to the week! I had heard John Lewis’ last words…but to hear Michele and Barack…wonderful! Thanks for sharing the links.
I actually liked George W. Bush, too.
John Lewis was so remarkable and this last essay took my breath away. I am delighted to hear Michelle Obama has a podcast. I am going to find it pronto. It’s been a week and I am glad for my blogging community. There is goodness in the world.
The funeral for John Lewis was awe inspiring. I loved so much about it!
Ravelry really seems to be mucking things up, right? How disappointing! I was especially surprised to see that they’ve taken away Cassidy’s access to email!!
Thank you for sharing your finds. I shall watch that speech later. I did not read or watch a single piece of news last week so I have no idea what has been going on. I read recently that the news is so sensational and negative that not only does it have to keep upping its game to keep it that way it also has a draining and negative effect on us which can and does effect our mental health. It was good to read this as I only read the news sporadically, it seems listening to my need to do this was right.