In his mythology, JRR Tolkien employed the idea of the “eucatastrophe.” At the point of most dire and desperate need, the unexpected rescue would arrive. But that Grace could only come to the downtrodden or underdog in the presence of Hope. In the presence of the good guys fighting their best fight despite the horrible odds. Hey, the Great Eagles are not going to swoop down and pick off ICE, JFK Jr., Trump, and all the many rest of em. But our job is to hold on to Hope and take every action available to us.
finding your writing was one of the most heartening aspects of this year, and i'm so happy to be here! cheers to a new year of fighting the best fight!
It's just so funny that Pete Seeger was just off in a corner, singing "We Shall Overcome" on a banjo and on the other side of the room Rosa Parks just couldn't shut up about how everybody in Montgomery sucked so hard.
Happy, healthy New Year with a viable and worthy path to a just global peace.
Thank you for being in our lives and connecting us with patience and support. You matter and your work matters.
It's been such a joy getting to know you in this community, Gail
In his mythology, JRR Tolkien employed the idea of the “eucatastrophe.” At the point of most dire and desperate need, the unexpected rescue would arrive. But that Grace could only come to the downtrodden or underdog in the presence of Hope. In the presence of the good guys fighting their best fight despite the horrible odds. Hey, the Great Eagles are not going to swoop down and pick off ICE, JFK Jr., Trump, and all the many rest of em. But our job is to hold on to Hope and take every action available to us.
Garrett, I don’t think I’d have nearly as much hope for 2026 as I do without finding your writing in the last year! I’m grateful for you.
That's immensely kind, Sam. Really glad you're here.
finding your writing was one of the most heartening aspects of this year, and i'm so happy to be here! cheers to a new year of fighting the best fight!
Oh thank you, and cheers right back to you!
This is perfect. Happy new year, Garrett!
Happy New Year, Rachel!
Can't wait to check out those reading recs, they all sound great! And love to learn Rosa Parks was a certified hater.
It's just so funny that Pete Seeger was just off in a corner, singing "We Shall Overcome" on a banjo and on the other side of the room Rosa Parks just couldn't shut up about how everybody in Montgomery sucked so hard.
They were both correct!
That Rosa Parks story was right on time! Thank you :)
Thanks Amara!