tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post6146411902915913238..comments2024-03-15T14:47:21.170-04:00Comments on Lemon Gloria: O Captain! My Captain!Lemon Gloriahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-72044010419683095602015-08-12T21:13:58.611-04:002015-08-12T21:13:58.611-04:00Heather, I will always, always love you. You'r...Heather, I will always, always love you. You're such a kind person with a beautiful heart, a wide open mind, and a very clear way of seeing the world. <br /><br />I don't think that's actually a weird thought in reaction to such terrible news. I remember on 911 thinking it was such a beautiful day. Same when my dad left us. You don't expect horrible things to happen when the world is so gorgeous. (But what do I know about weird vs normal? :))<br /><br />I will have to listen to it, as it sounds like something I'd really like. Thank you for articulating such wonderful compliments. They feed my soul. Big hugs to you.Lemon Gloriahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07280085058516960260noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2117136912052729666.post-17000454657698651402015-08-11T14:02:59.826-04:002015-08-11T14:02:59.826-04:00When I read the news of Robin Williams last year, ...When I read the news of Robin Williams last year, a thought crossed my mind (aside from his loved ones, his talent)..."But he lives in Tiburon CA. I've visited there while on vacation. It's a beautiful and charming town. How could this have happened in such a place?". Surprising, saddening news conjures up perhaps ridiculous questions that lack causality. <br /><br />Lisa, you've done so much good work raising awareness for suicide prevention and mental illness. Having this knowledge you've shared and talked about bravely makes me a better friend and human being. Keep talking. <br /><br />I recently came across this TED talk on reflective listening. <br />http://www.ted.com/talks/aspen_baker_a_better_way_to_talk_about_abortion<br /><br />It reminded me of you, the skill you have to talk about things which are difficult, intelligently and with meaning. People, such as your friend in the military, share their stories with you because of your heart and mind and their respect for your opinion and discretion. And perhaps they come to you because you've shared your family's story in such a beautiful way. HKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13589169900225379964noreply@blogger.com