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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Care

I don't recall Jenny's photo having a glass of pinot noir conspicuously in the foreground.
I am copying my friend Jenny, over at Dinner: A Love Story, who recently put up a photo like this in a post about feeling, after the Paris attacks, like she wanted to be useful. It is such a good idea, to make yourself useful. During this season, we avail ourselves of the opportunity to give money away--to invest in the world we believe in and the one we hope for. That means, for us, stretching to give to the global health organization Partners in Health, but it also means giving smaller amounts to the other causes that matter most to us: Planned Parenthood, public radio, Democrats, and, if paying overdue fines counts, our local library. This year, we will figure out a way to donate that best helps Syrian refugees.


But take care of yourselves too, okay? I know the dark season is upon us, in so many ways. But you can warm and cheer yourself. You should. Make a simple pot of soup, read a perfect novelstitch a garland from the last of the supple leaves, take a fragrant bath, listen to a beautiful album for free, kiss your pets and friends and family, give what you can, and light a candle instead of cursing the darkness.

Sending love now and always. xo

6 comments:

  1. "...and light a candle instead of cursing the darkness." Wah! Thank you so much, Catherine. I am feeling weepy (and the Pinot in that photo is looking mighty fine). Lighting a candle and sending love to you and all those out there. xo

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  2. Thank you for your beautiful words. I will light a candle and remember that we are part of the light.

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  3. This is perfect for me right now. I have two just-turned 1-year-olds who've been sniffly for two weeks, and the doctor just told me to be prepared for a constant low-grade cold all winter. I was searching my heart for what's good in the long dark wintertime aside from maybe Christmas lights. Soup, sewing, warm cuddles, a reminder of everyone trying to do their very best -- these are the perfect things to recall.

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  4. This is lovely. Don't forget to also contact your government representatives to let them know that we want to help the refugees. So many are responding to the attacks with fear and hateful rhetoric. They need to know that not everyone in this country feels that way!

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  6. You are just so, so wise. And kind enough to share your wisdom. Thankful.

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