Being able to write as clearly and comprehensively as you do is a gift which you bring to all of us who read you. It brings each of us the hope that our goals are shared. Writing at your high level does not come without training, practice, and the dedication to spend the time to do your best.
Shanley, so much this. Generosity of spirit and kindness grow exponentially when they're experienced as a community. I think there's so much darkness and cruelty right now, that we are all hungering for hope and light - the opportunity to help baby Ezra, rescuers bringing old Masie out of the hole and other small and large acts that give us the certainty that humanity and goodness will prevail. We can't solve all the problems. But we can take small steps toward the light when we see a need.
This is what I loooooove to hear: (a dog rescue story!)
"And because this is a Sunday reminder, and because I am always looking for the small, stubborn proof that humanity has not entirely lost the plot, I want to sit for a moment with what happened next. People came.
Thank you Shanley. I love your writing, especially when you write these wonderful, hopeful, happy ending essays. These three sentences say it all: “I do not think compassion is a substance we use up. I do not think there is a finite little jar of tenderness somewhere, and every time we spend some on a dog, there is less left for the rest of us. I think it works the other way around.”
Thanks so much! As the daughter of a Yorkshireman, I am proud of the hardy people who turned out on the North York moors to help Maisy. It does give me some hope!
Thank you for writing so beautifully about the rescue of the dog. As a Brit - and owner of an ancient Staffy who isn't very well - it makes me proud of my fellow men. And, really, we can and ought to say that a lot more frequently. It's just that goodness is thankfully still the norm but it's badness that gets shouted about.
Being able to write as clearly and comprehensively as you do is a gift which you bring to all of us who read you. It brings each of us the hope that our goals are shared. Writing at your high level does not come without training, practice, and the dedication to spend the time to do your best.
You inspire me and many others. Thank you.
Thank you….this is the closest I have felt to hope in a very, very long time.
Shanley, so much this. Generosity of spirit and kindness grow exponentially when they're experienced as a community. I think there's so much darkness and cruelty right now, that we are all hungering for hope and light - the opportunity to help baby Ezra, rescuers bringing old Masie out of the hole and other small and large acts that give us the certainty that humanity and goodness will prevail. We can't solve all the problems. But we can take small steps toward the light when we see a need.
You grew my heart. Gracias
This is what I loooooove to hear: (a dog rescue story!)
"And because this is a Sunday reminder, and because I am always looking for the small, stubborn proof that humanity has not entirely lost the plot, I want to sit for a moment with what happened next. People came.
Thank you Shanley. I love your writing, especially when you write these wonderful, hopeful, happy ending essays. These three sentences say it all: “I do not think compassion is a substance we use up. I do not think there is a finite little jar of tenderness somewhere, and every time we spend some on a dog, there is less left for the rest of us. I think it works the other way around.”
Thanks so much! As the daughter of a Yorkshireman, I am proud of the hardy people who turned out on the North York moors to help Maisy. It does give me some hope!
I cried. Another stellar piece.
This is absolutely inspired! Thank you for your message, and your wonderful way with words.
I love this
This is what I needed tonight. A dog rescue story that is beautifully written. 💙
Thank you for writing so beautifully about the rescue of the dog. As a Brit - and owner of an ancient Staffy who isn't very well - it makes me proud of my fellow men. And, really, we can and ought to say that a lot more frequently. It's just that goodness is thankfully still the norm but it's badness that gets shouted about.
Oh, how I needed to read this today! Thank you!!
You had me at ‘dog rescue’! ❤️❤️❤️
Love this!!! Thank you!!!