There's a common theme here that I wish I could comment generally on the entire blog. In not so many words, I think that the effectiveness with which you describe the passage of time, almost too vividly so that even someone like me can envision it, is relieving.
I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I try to write what I feel in a way that (hopefully) makes sense to others while putting some parameters of historical perspective on today's America. Thank you for sharing your insight.
"Experience can only be a loss of innocence." Good post and good point, Martin. We can never go back to the idyllic innocence of youth, but we can try to keep it for children as long as we can.
I have an almost 1 year old son. I know I can't protect him forever, but maybe I can teach him to arm himself against what he will find "out there," and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Thank you for reading and for your comment. I very much appreciate it.
So well written.
Thank you. Thank you for everything.
There's a common theme here that I wish I could comment generally on the entire blog. In not so many words, I think that the effectiveness with which you describe the passage of time, almost too vividly so that even someone like me can envision it, is relieving.
I appreciate your thoughtful comment. I try to write what I feel in a way that (hopefully) makes sense to others while putting some parameters of historical perspective on today's America. Thank you for sharing your insight.
Thank you Jenna. I always enjoy reading your posts.
I'm very humbled, James, by your kind words. Thank you for taking time to read my posts. I appreciate it more than you know!
The role of innocence is crucial for society to thrive.I wrote about that issue in the following blog.https://martinmugar.blogspot.com/2017/04/innocence-and-experience.html
"Experience can only be a loss of innocence." Good post and good point, Martin. We can never go back to the idyllic innocence of youth, but we can try to keep it for children as long as we can.
You do paint vivid pictures! I think as long as there are enough people like yourself who can remember what was we are not lost.
Thank you, David. And I think you’re right and there’s more people out here than we see.
You're right, it's not you - it's them! Great stuff, thank you for your hasty thoughts, they better than a months contemplation for most.
Thank you so much for taking your valuable time to read and comment. I never know if I’m just yammering away to the wind!
The McCarthy quote fits. At 52 and sending kids out the door it resonates.
I have an almost 1 year old son. I know I can't protect him forever, but maybe I can teach him to arm himself against what he will find "out there," and protect those who cannot protect themselves. Thank you for reading and for your comment. I very much appreciate it.
You have the gift of illumination! Every one of your essays paints a vibrant, picture. Bravo!
I appreciate your kindness, Dana. Thanks for reading!