Let’s be perfectly clear: the privilege was mine. My students were ridiculously smart (obviously) but also, interesting and thoughtful people. And then there’s @scottjshapiro. Brilliant scholar, a true polymath, and a gracious colleague. It was a tremendous experience.
@Marmel@TheRealHoarse This is also the station right next to Union Station and is regularly .50-.75 higher per gallon than everywhere else in the city. So, not exactly representative. . .
Seriously. At this point, A sign that you were a person of substance who endeavored to actually serve your country is that upon dying, Donald Trump will shit on you with both pout and petulance. Those who he neglects to so abuse should take it as a harsh critique.
I always fail in answering this inquiry, I think because I never saw survival as a "choice." I just got up and got through every day. This morning, in therapy, I finally understood that the real meaning of this question is how does one live through such public embarrassment 5/
@SethWG603 We are truly built by the things that break us. *Choosing* to soften where life has tried to harden us leaves your heart open to experience so much tenderness and compassion.
Be well. ❤️🩹
I've learned that life's reward is surviving the fire and remaining the person you want to be. That like forging steel, one's power is made perfect in weakness. That even when you are lonely or scared, the gift is in LIVING.