I like your choice of heroes, Jill. I had not heard of Alicia Keys or her music. She has a great voice. I'm always amazed at people who can sing and play an instrument at the same time. . . I remember Watergate quite well, too. I was in the Air Force at the time of the hearings. John Dean, who served as Nixon's White House Counsel, impressed me with his honesty and forthrightness. I never liked Nixon.
One of my heroes is the "Tank Man" of Tiananmen Square, the young man in the white shirt who faced down and stopped a column of tanks on June 5, 1989. I am still awed by his bravery. We still do not know who he was or what happened to him. But he has become, at least for me, an iconic symbol for people who dare to speak truth to power, who dare to stand up for democracy. We need more such people in the world today.
Another of my heroes is the Reverend Robert H. Schuller, who founded the Crystal Cathedral and the "Hour of Power" radio and TV program in Southern California. The church started in a drive-in theater in 1955 and grew to minister to tens of millions of viewers by the time Pastor Schuller retired in 2006. Yesterday, I came across what may have been his last book, "Don't Throw Away Tomorrow" (I think he wrote over 20 books). He wrote it about the time he retired, and some parts look back over his life of ministry. My mother was not a church-going Christian, but she held Christian values and enjoyed listening to him on the radio on Sunday mornings. I still remember his sign-off, "Write to me, Robert Schuller, Garden Grove, California." I was impressed that you didn't need a street address or P.O. Box number. No Zip Code back then, either.
You’ve given me some great homework. I am going to look up both tankman and Reverend schuller. I love learning something new when I post and you just honored my need. Thank you
What a beautiful reflection on strength in two very different forms, Jill. Archibald Cox and Alicia Keys, what a pair to keep in your corner. Thanks for reminding us that quiet integrity and creative fire can both light the way.
YW. If you look up Schuller, be sure it is Rev. Robert H. Schuller. He has a son and grandson named Robert and Bobbi, respectively. I'm not a fan of either of them. Robert H. passed away in 2015.
I enjoyed this. The ending about guts and persistence was motivating! 💪✨✨
Thank you Yana
I like your choice of heroes, Jill. I had not heard of Alicia Keys or her music. She has a great voice. I'm always amazed at people who can sing and play an instrument at the same time. . . I remember Watergate quite well, too. I was in the Air Force at the time of the hearings. John Dean, who served as Nixon's White House Counsel, impressed me with his honesty and forthrightness. I never liked Nixon.
One of my heroes is the "Tank Man" of Tiananmen Square, the young man in the white shirt who faced down and stopped a column of tanks on June 5, 1989. I am still awed by his bravery. We still do not know who he was or what happened to him. But he has become, at least for me, an iconic symbol for people who dare to speak truth to power, who dare to stand up for democracy. We need more such people in the world today.
Another of my heroes is the Reverend Robert H. Schuller, who founded the Crystal Cathedral and the "Hour of Power" radio and TV program in Southern California. The church started in a drive-in theater in 1955 and grew to minister to tens of millions of viewers by the time Pastor Schuller retired in 2006. Yesterday, I came across what may have been his last book, "Don't Throw Away Tomorrow" (I think he wrote over 20 books). He wrote it about the time he retired, and some parts look back over his life of ministry. My mother was not a church-going Christian, but she held Christian values and enjoyed listening to him on the radio on Sunday mornings. I still remember his sign-off, "Write to me, Robert Schuller, Garden Grove, California." I was impressed that you didn't need a street address or P.O. Box number. No Zip Code back then, either.
You’ve given me some great homework. I am going to look up both tankman and Reverend schuller. I love learning something new when I post and you just honored my need. Thank you
What a beautiful reflection on strength in two very different forms, Jill. Archibald Cox and Alicia Keys, what a pair to keep in your corner. Thanks for reminding us that quiet integrity and creative fire can both light the way.
YW. If you look up Schuller, be sure it is Rev. Robert H. Schuller. He has a son and grandson named Robert and Bobbi, respectively. I'm not a fan of either of them. Robert H. passed away in 2015.