I read Braiding Sweetgrass and was moved, not just by her words but by her actions. What many of us need is for those who have knowledge, and strengths in communicating that knowledge ,to continue to speak out. (I'm looking at you Larry.) This inspires so many more of us who do not have those skills but have similar thoughts and feelings. Thank you.
(My favorite part of the book was when she shared that her people call a tree "she" not "it", and that if we all did so, we might be more hesitant to fire up our chainsaw!)
Kimmerer’s observations on land ring true for what is happening elsewhere in politics today. What is so dangerous in the languages of diversity and history that one political party wants to remove mention of diversity, equity, and inclusion, of critical race theory, or adverse or unfavorable descriptions of US history? And thank you Larry for sharing.
As a writer, I know that only the natural world can heal my spirit, clear my mind and help me to write true. Thanks for this post, I've been thinking of reading this book. Now I know I have to read it.
Several years ago Women, Food and Ag welcomed Robin as a keynote speaker for their annual meeting. What a delightful and wise woman. Wishing more would be open to her words.
I read Braiding Sweetgrass and was moved, not just by her words but by her actions. What many of us need is for those who have knowledge, and strengths in communicating that knowledge ,to continue to speak out. (I'm looking at you Larry.) This inspires so many more of us who do not have those skills but have similar thoughts and feelings. Thank you.
(My favorite part of the book was when she shared that her people call a tree "she" not "it", and that if we all did so, we might be more hesitant to fire up our chainsaw!)
Love this.
She is a blessing to all who read her. Or talk to someone who has read her.
“Saving Sweetgrass” was like reading poetry of our relationship with the earth and all living beings, kin with the grasses and animals.
Wish I could’ve been in La Crosse with you.
Beautiful read this week from you.
Thanks
Kimmerer’s observations on land ring true for what is happening elsewhere in politics today. What is so dangerous in the languages of diversity and history that one political party wants to remove mention of diversity, equity, and inclusion, of critical race theory, or adverse or unfavorable descriptions of US history? And thank you Larry for sharing.
As a writer, I know that only the natural world can heal my spirit, clear my mind and help me to write true. Thanks for this post, I've been thinking of reading this book. Now I know I have to read it.
Several years ago Women, Food and Ag welcomed Robin as a keynote speaker for their annual meeting. What a delightful and wise woman. Wishing more would be open to her words.
Beautiful. thanks for sharing.
Amazing. Thank you for posting and sharing this, Larry. The shift in worldview she talks about is profound and profoundly needed in these times.
Sounds like a terrific event!