So happy you are here to guide us to a better path. Ghandi allegedly said, “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind”. Non violence is not weakness, but a proven and effective strategy.
Mary, thank you. And...you’re right...nonviolence isn’t passivity...it’s discipline. It’s how movements protect people...keep legitimacy...and force real consequences instead of giving power an excuse. That’s the path that actually works.
Yes...my emotions are intense like everyone else's. That's exactly why we can't rely on our emotions as a compass forward.
My sister and I saw a bluesky meme to go out at 7 CST and light a candle for solidarity with Minnesota and the murder of Mr. Pretti so that is what we did. -10 in Williston ND but it was worth every second we stood there regardless of no one else being with us. Non-violence is the only way to honor this fight for democracy.
I peacefully protested in Wisconsin today. We stand with our neighbors. Most of us are regulars, but we were solemnly quiet today, waving our flags and holding our signs. Peace is resistance.
Just told my Senators to not fund DHS until Noem impeached & convicted & Trump’s Death Squads abolished. Just told my rep (yet again) to support impeachment.
Noem is overseeing cover up of at least 2 murders. That is obstruction of justice, one of MANY impeachable offenses she has committed.
That's exactly what we have to do. Another thing people like to say is that contacting our representatives does nothing. That's a defeatest thing to say. For every comment that our representatives receive, they can assume that at least another 100 constituents think the same thing. Every time my blood is boiling over I send an email or call my representatives with a message that encorages them to take legal action.
Agree completely. It can feel futile at times but if they get THOUSANDS of calls and emails, it has to have an impact- an overflowing inbox and a voicemail that maxes out sends a very strong message. And if nothing else their staffers have to deal with it.
Wanted to share this with you for quite sometime Jack and anyone reading this. Years ago Harold Bell Wright wrote a true story about my grandfather and great grandfather. It’s called Shepherd of The Hills. The book and movie on Amazon (John Wayne portrayed my grandfather and the stranger was my great grandfather/a healer). I never met my grandfather he died from a drunk driver, dad was age 12.
Joan, thank you for sharing this...that’s a powerful legacy!
In my experience, Shepherd of the Hills isn’t just a story...it’s a quiet argument for restraint... healing...and moral strength in violent times.
Knowing your grandfather and great-grandfather were the real people behind it adds real weight. I'm kind of blown away at the moment. I spent a lot of time in the Ozarks as a kid...and later as an adult. I know it well.
Loss...dignity...choosing care over cruelty ...those threads matter right now.
And you’re right...proceeds or not...the inheritance here is meaning...not money.
That kind of lineage carries forward EVERY time you show up with thoughtfulness...instead of rage.
I'll be calling my 83 year old dad in the morning, to tell him this story. He'll love it!
Thank you Jack that’s wonderful you have your dad. Please tell your dad, you inspire me besides being a student. I didn’t know you spent time in the Ozarks. My dad wrote a story about how my grandfather and great grandfather discovered the fairy caves. Have you been there? Don’t know what it’s called now. Briefly they were walking around and my grandfather fell into a hole. Great grandfather went back for a rope and returned, and both climbed down. That’s all I remember.
Joan Powell, thank you so much for sharing that information about your grandfather! I’m sorry he died young.
It is exciting to know these facts because I saved my mother’s copy of the book. I was thinking I read it years ago. Also, I believe it was performed in an outdoor theater in South Dakota. My parents were in the audience and were especially impressed!
Years later on a family trip, my father took me to see that theater when there was no performance. He wanted to show me where they loved having that experience! I believe that was the performance which used live animals in the production.
This is another instance in which I would love to sign my name!
That’s so awesome to know, thank you for sharing your family experience with me, means a lot to me. I didn’t find out about my grandfather and great grandfather until 2017. My Aunt (dad’s sister) wrote in her memoir (I received) before she passed away Nov 2017. I’m grateful to know and a lot more stories I treasure reading.
I’m so happy for you to have those family stories! Our family stories are treasures, and the study is ongoing. We can grow up knowing some of their experiences and go to fsr back generations in some of our lines, while other places in our trees lead us to an occasional brick wall with mysteries to be solved.
There is much to be thankful for as we keep learning. When I think of all our previous generations lived through and sacrificed in different ways, maybe only to survive, but seemingly also so we can have our lives, it is so very touching as well as fascinating!
There’s so much to be grateful for, the sacrifices families have made and generations too (family tree helps) the hardships, challenges and successes to learn from. I’m happy for you to have family stories to study and treasure. I would love to hear a story about your family if you can share it. My Aunt traveled to different countries to complete our ancestry. In that regards we were fortunate. Thank you again
So happy you are here to guide us to a better path. Ghandi allegedly said, “an eye for an eye makes the whole world blind”. Non violence is not weakness, but a proven and effective strategy.
Mary, thank you. And...you’re right...nonviolence isn’t passivity...it’s discipline. It’s how movements protect people...keep legitimacy...and force real consequences instead of giving power an excuse. That’s the path that actually works.
Yes...my emotions are intense like everyone else's. That's exactly why we can't rely on our emotions as a compass forward.
-Jack
DISCIPLINE
YES, Mary E!
Discipline and respect for the unmistakable courage of the man we have lost today.
Pamela....you spoke an entire volume of respect in that sentence!
-Jack
My sister and I saw a bluesky meme to go out at 7 CST and light a candle for solidarity with Minnesota and the murder of Mr. Pretti so that is what we did. -10 in Williston ND but it was worth every second we stood there regardless of no one else being with us. Non-violence is the only way to honor this fight for democracy.
I salute both you AND your sister, Deborah! Thank YOU.
#BravoZulu
-Jack
I peacefully protested in Wisconsin today. We stand with our neighbors. Most of us are regulars, but we were solemnly quiet today, waving our flags and holding our signs. Peace is resistance.
That's IT, Patty! "Most of us are regulars..." That...is the key to success: unrelenting consistency. You're made of the right stuff.
-Jack
Discipline!
BOOM!
Yes, Deborah!
-Jack
Discipline
Andrew...like a champ!
-Jack
#hold fast
Jeff J.....#hold fast indeed!!
-Jack
DISCIPLINE
CLF, you're rockin' tonight!
-Jack
Discipline
Beth...I never wondered for a second!
-Jack
Discipline
You hammered it, Chris!
-Jack
Discipline
All day long, Kelly!
-Jack
Could not agree more. Disciplined non-violence is far more likely to be successful.
It is. It just is.
-Jack
Just told my Senators to not fund DHS until Noem impeached & convicted & Trump’s Death Squads abolished. Just told my rep (yet again) to support impeachment.
Noem is overseeing cover up of at least 2 murders. That is obstruction of justice, one of MANY impeachable offenses she has committed.
That's exactly what we have to do. Another thing people like to say is that contacting our representatives does nothing. That's a defeatest thing to say. For every comment that our representatives receive, they can assume that at least another 100 constituents think the same thing. Every time my blood is boiling over I send an email or call my representatives with a message that encorages them to take legal action.
Agree completely. It can feel futile at times but if they get THOUSANDS of calls and emails, it has to have an impact- an overflowing inbox and a voicemail that maxes out sends a very strong message. And if nothing else their staffers have to deal with it.
So let’s make those inboxes overflow!!!
Discipline
#HOLDFAST
Teri
There's Teri! Discipline and #HOLDFAST...every. single. day.
-Jack
Discipline…
And AGAIN, Jeff!
-Jack
Discipline
Right on, Joan!
All the way home.
-Jack
Sharing
Wanted to share this with you for quite sometime Jack and anyone reading this. Years ago Harold Bell Wright wrote a true story about my grandfather and great grandfather. It’s called Shepherd of The Hills. The book and movie on Amazon (John Wayne portrayed my grandfather and the stranger was my great grandfather/a healer). I never met my grandfather he died from a drunk driver, dad was age 12.
Mind you no proceeds to our family, that’s okay.
Joan, thank you for sharing this...that’s a powerful legacy!
In my experience, Shepherd of the Hills isn’t just a story...it’s a quiet argument for restraint... healing...and moral strength in violent times.
Knowing your grandfather and great-grandfather were the real people behind it adds real weight. I'm kind of blown away at the moment. I spent a lot of time in the Ozarks as a kid...and later as an adult. I know it well.
Loss...dignity...choosing care over cruelty ...those threads matter right now.
And you’re right...proceeds or not...the inheritance here is meaning...not money.
That kind of lineage carries forward EVERY time you show up with thoughtfulness...instead of rage.
I'll be calling my 83 year old dad in the morning, to tell him this story. He'll love it!
Thanks, Joan!
-Jack
Thank you Jack that’s wonderful you have your dad. Please tell your dad, you inspire me besides being a student. I didn’t know you spent time in the Ozarks. My dad wrote a story about how my grandfather and great grandfather discovered the fairy caves. Have you been there? Don’t know what it’s called now. Briefly they were walking around and my grandfather fell into a hole. Great grandfather went back for a rope and returned, and both climbed down. That’s all I remember.
Joan Powell, thank you so much for sharing that information about your grandfather! I’m sorry he died young.
It is exciting to know these facts because I saved my mother’s copy of the book. I was thinking I read it years ago. Also, I believe it was performed in an outdoor theater in South Dakota. My parents were in the audience and were especially impressed!
Years later on a family trip, my father took me to see that theater when there was no performance. He wanted to show me where they loved having that experience! I believe that was the performance which used live animals in the production.
This is another instance in which I would love to sign my name!
That’s so awesome to know, thank you for sharing your family experience with me, means a lot to me. I didn’t find out about my grandfather and great grandfather until 2017. My Aunt (dad’s sister) wrote in her memoir (I received) before she passed away Nov 2017. I’m grateful to know and a lot more stories I treasure reading.
I’m so happy for you to have those family stories! Our family stories are treasures, and the study is ongoing. We can grow up knowing some of their experiences and go to fsr back generations in some of our lines, while other places in our trees lead us to an occasional brick wall with mysteries to be solved.
There is much to be thankful for as we keep learning. When I think of all our previous generations lived through and sacrificed in different ways, maybe only to survive, but seemingly also so we can have our lives, it is so very touching as well as fascinating!
There’s so much to be grateful for, the sacrifices families have made and generations too (family tree helps) the hardships, challenges and successes to learn from. I’m happy for you to have family stories to study and treasure. I would love to hear a story about your family if you can share it. My Aunt traveled to different countries to complete our ancestry. In that regards we were fortunate. Thank you again