tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post4493534858179873312..comments2024-03-28T13:50:55.403-04:00Comments on Highly Reasonable: In Which I Cry on the Way Home From the LibraryBonnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-32297777343994504582017-12-18T12:38:49.275-05:002017-12-18T12:38:49.275-05:00*sigh* *tears* Pete Souza's Instagram account ...*sigh* *tears* Pete Souza's Instagram account is one of my all-time favorites, though a bittersweet daily reminder of the crap in which we are currently mired.Vicki Knitorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342431774644974327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-30946800615195176372017-12-16T08:35:09.624-05:002017-12-16T08:35:09.624-05:00I've been eyeing this book as well. I follow P...I've been eyeing this book as well. I follow Pete Souza on instagram and his posting of photos from the Obama years juxtaposed with the horror of our current occupant is heartbreaking and bittersweet. I feel like Obama was the best president of my lifetime, I can't imagine anyone else being as smart, caring, dedicated and fun as Obama.Carolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09438414339444169303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-20300665277124987262017-12-15T23:04:16.315-05:002017-12-15T23:04:16.315-05:00Obama and family had so much class. And humor and ...Obama and family had so much class. And humor and intelligence and humanity and integrity. Unlike someone else who now lives in The People's House.kmkathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05717856105870754472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-52505599277989101602017-12-15T21:40:33.454-05:002017-12-15T21:40:33.454-05:00And now we have a president who speaks like a seco...And now we have a president who speaks like a second-grader writes. Sad!<br /><br />If nothing else (but there WAS so much else) President Obama had class, a sense of humor and a true love for children. And then there is ...............well, let's not go there. :-(Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-29267691314422132492017-12-15T19:42:37.205-05:002017-12-15T19:42:37.205-05:00I have to believe that kindness and decency will p...I have to believe that kindness and decency will prevail eventually. Last January I read that progress isn't a straight line that there are bumps and backslides along the way. I am holding onto hope that this season brings. The book looks beautiful. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-75926773034398837272017-12-15T14:52:21.185-05:002017-12-15T14:52:21.185-05:00I can't say he was always a favorite in our ho...I can't say he was always a favorite in our house but boy oh boy do I miss his integrity, humor, CLASS and humanity. We will get through this. Pattyhttp://purlyspaniel.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-42533139937669698352017-12-15T14:29:20.113-05:002017-12-15T14:29:20.113-05:00Yes yes and yes - I agree with every word you wrot...Yes yes and yes - I agree with every word you wrote here! And this book is going on my wishlist! I love those photos!! <br /><br />Linda in VALindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533063136544231663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-50647135837764927522017-12-15T13:50:17.465-05:002017-12-15T13:50:17.465-05:00I miss him so very much, he is a great leader and ...I miss him so very much, he is a great leader and now, well, I'm treading water until 2018 when the midterms come. karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-71933252664503125132017-12-15T13:10:21.511-05:002017-12-15T13:10:21.511-05:00Thank you Bonny. and yes, we all need to remain h...Thank you Bonny. and yes, we all need to remain hopeful that change WILL occur and that decency WILL return.Verahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13189170045283685051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-77887625308607540032017-12-15T12:58:48.102-05:002017-12-15T12:58:48.102-05:00Despite the bittersweet reminders of all that we&#...Despite the bittersweet reminders of all that we've lost that are contained in this book, it is still hopeful. Like you, I think we have to keep up our hope and work towards the better!Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-9214066891914242372017-12-15T12:23:55.836-05:002017-12-15T12:23:55.836-05:00You ve got me near tears too. Thank you . We hav...You ve got me near tears too. Thank you . We have to have HOPE againkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-82183701328646609982017-12-15T10:40:58.965-05:002017-12-15T10:40:58.965-05:00Pete Souza is in my Instagram feed and it was fun ...Pete Souza is in my Instagram feed and it was fun to watch his process of deciding which pictures made it into the book. He even took public poles so we had a say. He's a lovely man and I've listened to several interviews with him and think he is a national treasure, as was his boss. Make sure you get your own book soon. You deserve it!margenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00203284423648703855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-81565777834969379942017-12-15T10:23:29.906-05:002017-12-15T10:23:29.906-05:00It's bittersweet to look through the book as i...It's bittersweet to look through the book as it highlights how things are now the complete opposite of those eight years, but ultimately it is hopeful. Books never made me cry, so it was quite an experience to sit on the wet church steps with tears running down my face. It was a personal grief, but like you, I feel grief for the whole country. I have to have hope that we had a caring, hard-working sane man as president, so it can happen again. I think (and hope!) the book might also give your husband some cheer. Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-28713536917389232182017-12-15T10:13:14.720-05:002017-12-15T10:13:14.720-05:00Thank you, Donna. I have to have hope that a decen...Thank you, Donna. I have to have hope that a decent man will return to the White House soon.Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-52544866701648040532017-12-15T10:10:36.937-05:002017-12-15T10:10:36.937-05:00Ooo, I'll have to look for this. Did you hear ...Ooo, I'll have to look for this. Did you hear the interview with Souza on Fresh Air? https://www.npr.org/programs/fresh-air/2017/11/07/562463719/fresh-air-for-nov-7-2017-photographer-pete-souza-reflects-on-8-years-of-obamaJanellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16074941420218498624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-1309520666301241522017-12-15T09:45:29.542-05:002017-12-15T09:45:29.542-05:00I have added this book to my wish list as well. Be...I have added this book to my wish list as well. Beautiful words Bonny, to accompany a beautiful man. AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-54596918493927173712017-12-15T09:12:10.061-05:002017-12-15T09:12:10.061-05:00Now I'm crying! Thank you for sharing your th...Now I'm crying! Thank you for sharing your thoughts, it helps me to remember that we are not alone in all of this. That book is going on my after Christmas list too!Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00305099786659577370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-91717874891659248022017-12-15T08:11:49.350-05:002017-12-15T08:11:49.350-05:00I take much comfort in this community and knowing ...I take much comfort in this community and knowing so many kind, smart and caring women who think just like me, and you, who can so beautifully put some of those thoughts into words. xxoo.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-59071139631614397982017-12-15T08:06:38.934-05:002017-12-15T08:06:38.934-05:00Thank you for sharing this, Bonny. I have many th...Thank you for sharing this, Bonny. I have many things to say . . . but my thoughts are just getting all scrambled now, so I think I'll just go make a cup of tea instead. What a lovely, lovely book -- and a perfect tribute to a kind, decent, intelligent, Presidential President. XOKymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-35766188518603189282017-12-15T08:06:35.696-05:002017-12-15T08:06:35.696-05:00Oh, Bonny, I have been looking for and resisting t...Oh, Bonny, I have been looking for and resisting this book since it came out. I know Obama wasn't perfect, but he was a decent and honorable man, and I miss him so much! I think I may have to buy a copy for my husband because looking at pictures like this seem to cheer him up. Like you, they make me very emotional. I know some of it is just my personal grief for the loss of a more sane and secure feeling about who is in charge, but a lot of it is grief for the country's loss. And it has been a loss for most of us, and we will reap the mean spirited actions of this administration for decades, I'm afraid. Thanks for sharing your look inside this book! Happy Friday!becksterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02147945810663254093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-21865987574365319422017-12-15T08:03:31.007-05:002017-12-15T08:03:31.007-05:00I have this book on my Wishlist - I may have to ju...I have this book on my Wishlist - I may have to just fulfill my own wishes. :-)Bridgethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01641404632001445083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141954207305878743.post-38647181799543614592017-12-15T06:38:17.616-05:002017-12-15T06:38:17.616-05:00Thank you Bonny, we lost a man of such decency. I,...Thank you Bonny, we lost a man of such decency. I,ll save your post to look at over and over again.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16673864020005840275noreply@blogger.com