“If we encounter a man of rare intellect, we should ask him what books he reads.”
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
Yesterday, this country said goodbye to an intelligent, compassionate, decent, hardworking President and First Lady. For me, the end of his administration is a profound loss, and I am deeply concerned about what this incoming administration might do to our country and the world.
This week I read a couple of articles about how reading was so important to President Obama during his time in office. How wonderful to have a president who found both guidance and solace in reading during the most difficult job in the world!
So today, instead of watching hours of inauguration coverage of a man who relishes the attention of others above all else, I am going to READ. I’m not hiding my head in the sand. I will be very active in my responses to these new challenges for all Americans. But I will follow the lead of My president, Barak Obama, and read for guidance and solace at this very sad time.
A Fondness For Reading 
Amen.
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I am doing the same, Robin. And I hope to find some way to be positive and active.
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And it is said of Theodore Roosevelt (and Winston Churchill) that he read a book a day. Think of it!
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Andrea, the staying positive is so important to me, too. And being active, in any way I can!
Nan, that is amazing!
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We will be best at fighting if we are well prepared with ideas, compassion, and hope. Books can give us all of these. 🙂
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Kristen, so well said. Thank you!
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Nodding my head in complete agreement!
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