Robert, I awakened to read of Newsom's victory. Tonight I will raise a glass to California and all of you who rose up to support him. A toast from Massachusetts.
I want to compliment you on the construction of your substack letters. I think one could simply read the letters from you and HCR and be complete with the "big news". Of course, we news junkies can't stop at that :)
One suggestion. I suspect that I am not the only person who shares your letters on their Facebook page. It would be helpful if the full title were included - not just "Today's Edition". Anyway, today's title was powerfully appropriate. Disaster averted in so many ways. Feeling grateful on this "coast".
Continued good luck in the mountains. Thanks for the clarification of the fire suppression responsibilities. Most folks are clueless about this.
“or he could save himself the bother and beat his head against a brick wall.” Hilarious and perfect. I’m praying for your cabin and small mountain community.
Day three of crossed fingers for the Hubbell cabin community! Bravo, Newsome! Boo, Manichin! This has been one of the more frustrating political years, but one in which the counsel to be patient and steadfast has borne fruit. Thank you for holding your readers to facts and reason.
Really good and important letter today, Robert. I wish it were easier to get those close to me to read my favorite blogs regularly. So, I instead try to curate the best, most salient so as not to overwhelm them. I have a couple relatives (a brother and a son) who are very emotionally sensitive and care deeply about politics and the state of our country and world, but they have to tune out much just to keep themselves from going into debilitating depressions.
I’m praying for your strength and that your beloved cabin is spared. As always, thank you for your work to keep us informed in such and intelligent and hopeful way. When I encourage my friends to read you I tell them that you always provide ideas for remedy, and hope. I will add to my “Chop Wood Carry Water” call, calls you suggest on raising the revenue for the infrastructure bill with taxes on the very wealthy.
Again, my hopes that the fire will spare your place. I have lived with approaching hurricanes (and now and then an actual hurricane), but never with such a threat hanging over me for days at a time--even though I realize that you are not there and so may not be in immediate physical danger (unlike people who do live in proximity to the fires, and those who fight them). Frankly, I am surprised and gratified that you are managing to write the newsletter, and at your usual high standard.
Robert, I awakened to read of Newsom's victory. Tonight I will raise a glass to California and all of you who rose up to support him. A toast from Massachusetts.
I want to compliment you on the construction of your substack letters. I think one could simply read the letters from you and HCR and be complete with the "big news". Of course, we news junkies can't stop at that :)
One suggestion. I suspect that I am not the only person who shares your letters on their Facebook page. It would be helpful if the full title were included - not just "Today's Edition". Anyway, today's title was powerfully appropriate. Disaster averted in so many ways. Feeling grateful on this "coast".
Continued good luck in the mountains. Thanks for the clarification of the fire suppression responsibilities. Most folks are clueless about this.
We lived through the sadness and destruction of fires and mudslides in Santa Barbara. I’m sending you best wishes and blessings. What a time. 💜
“or he could save himself the bother and beat his head against a brick wall.” Hilarious and perfect. I’m praying for your cabin and small mountain community.
Day three of crossed fingers for the Hubbell cabin community! Bravo, Newsome! Boo, Manichin! This has been one of the more frustrating political years, but one in which the counsel to be patient and steadfast has borne fruit. Thank you for holding your readers to facts and reason.
Really good and important letter today, Robert. I wish it were easier to get those close to me to read my favorite blogs regularly. So, I instead try to curate the best, most salient so as not to overwhelm them. I have a couple relatives (a brother and a son) who are very emotionally sensitive and care deeply about politics and the state of our country and world, but they have to tune out much just to keep themselves from going into debilitating depressions.
And so relieved and happy Californians made it clear we want to keep our Democratic governor!
I’m praying for your strength and that your beloved cabin is spared. As always, thank you for your work to keep us informed in such and intelligent and hopeful way. When I encourage my friends to read you I tell them that you always provide ideas for remedy, and hope. I will add to my “Chop Wood Carry Water” call, calls you suggest on raising the revenue for the infrastructure bill with taxes on the very wealthy.
Again, my hopes that the fire will spare your place. I have lived with approaching hurricanes (and now and then an actual hurricane), but never with such a threat hanging over me for days at a time--even though I realize that you are not there and so may not be in immediate physical danger (unlike people who do live in proximity to the fires, and those who fight them). Frankly, I am surprised and gratified that you are managing to write the newsletter, and at your usual high standard.
Hoping and praying for your home in the sequoias.