Marietta McCarty
is a New York Times bestselling author, philosopher, and teacher. She defines philosophy as “the art of clear thinking," and invites every one she encounters (or anyone who picks up one of her books) into the good life, marked by simplicity and the fullness of life's greatest treasures.
When Lucille Clifton asks, “won’t you celebrate with me,” we answer yes. What does this Black woman decide when she finds no model for how to create her life? “what did i see but to be myself?” she responds. The poet fastens her hands and makes her life of “starshine and clay.” What does a boy from the staunchly-segregated south long to do before he dies? Jimmy Carter casts his ballot for Kamala Harris. Won’t you celebrate the 39th president with me?
Read Morespeeches songs poems / DNC plans push forward / haiku trip with me. now 5-7-5 / counting fingers, tap-tap toes / wings for your rhythm.
Read MoreShowing no discernible ego, Coach Walz takes the field to win her presidency. “It is the honor of a lifetime to join Kamala Harris in this campaign. I’m all in. She’s showing us the politics of what’s possible. It reminds me a bit of the first day of school.” Their devotion to country. Their no-nonsense common sense. Their wellspring of joy.
Read MoreIndulge in some August grandeur. Listen to music by Sinéad O’Connor and Lady Gaga. Goal! Eighty-thousand screaming fans filling a stadium, millions worldwide wildly cheering in front of televised broadcasts, athletes creating a global community. The mettle of three brilliant women stabilizes the country: Vice-President Kamala Harris, Prosecutor Fani Willis, Judge Tanya Chutkan. They define and daily refine the meaning of public service.
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When Lucille Clifton asks, “won’t you celebrate with me,” we answer yes. What does this Black woman decide when she finds no model for how to create her life? “what did i see but to be myself?” she responds. The poet fastens her hands and makes her life of “starshine and clay.” What does a boy from the staunchly-segregated south long to do before he dies? Jimmy Carter casts his ballot for Kamala Harris. Won’t you celebrate the 39th president with me?