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Michael Ransom's avatar

A welcome reminder of the need for - and joy of - diversity. Thanks for your well-written words!

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Dave Ellingson's avatar

Thanks, Mike! Your writing inspires and your encouragement is appreciated.

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Dave Ellingson's avatar

Thanks! The poem was inspired by Parker Palmer's Substack, "Living the Questions" which I highly recommend. He is a mentor and friend and his recommendation of Paddle Pilgrim has sent lots of good folks to my Substack.

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Michael Ransom's avatar

I am subscribed to Parker's substack. SS has lots of good people writing things worth reading!

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Dave Ellingson's avatar

You would enjoy Parker's many books. I used "Let Your Life Speak" and "The Courage to Teach" in my classes. I am enjoying his replies to folks who are commenting on his posts. He loves and lives conversation and am happy he is still active at 86!

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Michael Ransom's avatar

Thanks, Dave. I'm always looking for my next good book. I'll check out one of Parker's. I hope we're still "with it" and active at 86. We need such role models to keep us motivated.

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