Mike i daily go to your posts knowing there will be clarity, depth of analysis, heartfelt understanding and caring. It’s what is needed now as I too often feel heartbroken at the current insanity.
I am in Carmel Ca this week where money flows freely into shops, restaurants, and consumers purchasing expensive tickets for a variety of events throughout the week. People come from all over the U.S and from different countries to see the art and engineering of both new and restored automobiles. The population is mixed with what it takes to make this huge production work: the shop owners and their staff; the chefs, wait staff, dishwashers, hired grounds people; the mechanics; race car drivers; automobile owners proudly displaying their beautiful automotive pieces of art. I can go on and on. Yesterday was a lovely summer day in the Monterey peninsula with crowds gathered together strolling slowly through the streets, talking with one another, sharing stories about automobiles, admiring the craftsmanship and labor involved to bring
it all together. People were walking their dogs, there
were many, and all well behaved. There were musicians singing and
playing classics songs with crowds of smiling people, some singing along and others dancing together and with their children in the street. Where were the masked and armed militia scanning the crowd for the “illegals”, the criminals? They were no where to be seen, yet. There were a few local cops mingling peacefully with the crowds of people, talking together and doing their jobs as they know it. The scenario was peaceful, festive and so normal as we know it. But, how long will it take before our “normal” will change and become L.A or D.C.? It is getting closer every day and I can definitely imagine it.
"Not because America is perfect—she knows better than most how imperfect it is. But because it's a place where nobody really knows what's going on, which means anything might still be possible."
Mike, thanks for this beautiful account of where we are, who we are & how connected we are. Holding each other up as we navigate living in our evolving world is key
Hi Mike - Grateful for your beautiful writing. Really good to have read this today. Thank you.
Thank you Mike, this writing was beautiful.
Mike Brock has written some marvelous essays.
This is the best.
I really mean it. Thanks, Mike. I don’t know you but I know what you’re talking about.
Mike i daily go to your posts knowing there will be clarity, depth of analysis, heartfelt understanding and caring. It’s what is needed now as I too often feel heartbroken at the current insanity.
This is the best thing I've read today - and the best you have written. I'm printing it for frequent revisiting.
This is like a prayer.
I am in Carmel Ca this week where money flows freely into shops, restaurants, and consumers purchasing expensive tickets for a variety of events throughout the week. People come from all over the U.S and from different countries to see the art and engineering of both new and restored automobiles. The population is mixed with what it takes to make this huge production work: the shop owners and their staff; the chefs, wait staff, dishwashers, hired grounds people; the mechanics; race car drivers; automobile owners proudly displaying their beautiful automotive pieces of art. I can go on and on. Yesterday was a lovely summer day in the Monterey peninsula with crowds gathered together strolling slowly through the streets, talking with one another, sharing stories about automobiles, admiring the craftsmanship and labor involved to bring
it all together. People were walking their dogs, there
were many, and all well behaved. There were musicians singing and
playing classics songs with crowds of smiling people, some singing along and others dancing together and with their children in the street. Where were the masked and armed militia scanning the crowd for the “illegals”, the criminals? They were no where to be seen, yet. There were a few local cops mingling peacefully with the crowds of people, talking together and doing their jobs as they know it. The scenario was peaceful, festive and so normal as we know it. But, how long will it take before our “normal” will change and become L.A or D.C.? It is getting closer every day and I can definitely imagine it.
Chills and tears at the same time.
"Not because America is perfect—she knows better than most how imperfect it is. But because it's a place where nobody really knows what's going on, which means anything might still be possible."
Wow. What a beautiful essay. Thank you.
Great writing to start the day. Thank you, sincerely.
beautiful. thank you.
A beautiful piece of writing. Thank you for creating and sharing this brilliant light today.
This is the cherry on the sundae of your writing. A thank you is not enough. So I bought a subscription. ❤️
Mike, thanks for this beautiful account of where we are, who we are & how connected we are. Holding each other up as we navigate living in our evolving world is key
Thanks
One of your best yet, Mike. Thank you!
Mike, you are an exceptional observer of life, a deep critical thinker and an excellent writer.