Samwise the Brave

[rockinlibrarian]

So, unlike people living in Bubbles of Blue, I was not shocked. Disappointed, absolutely, but not surprised. So why did it hurt so much? Why was I crying? Why have I been unable to shake off the tears that keep coming all day?

I mean, there's the usual. The stuff I've already explained, about why I was voting the way I did in the first place. I

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[elouise82]

So once I got done sobbing over the video, I promptly shared it on Twitter and FB. Because, yeah. This is why stories matter. This is why we do what we do. Because people need something to hold onto in the darkest of times, and stories give them that.

Thanks for the reminder, friend.

[rockinlibrarian]

Very welcome. I feel like I need the reminder still myself!

Kim Aippersbach here

[anonymous]

Up here in Canada we're pretty darn shocked. Stunned, blown away, aghast.

But when I see the responses from so many American bloggers, the metaphors they're using, the stories they're referencing, I think, maybe this could turn out okay in the long run. Because maybe the fear and bigotry and ignorance will finally be foregrounded enough to create a backlash strong enough to wipe it out. Maybe it takes a Sauron to bring out the Samwise Gamgees who didn't think they needed to be strong or heroic or make a stand.

Keep making your stand. Your northern neighbours are with you!

Re: Kim Aippersbach here

[rockinlibrarian]

My bf shared this picture on FB that fits what you say:

I find I've been definitely getting the most courage through bookish circles! Facebook, where I know everyone somewhat personally, is a horrifying mess of misunderstanding, but Twitter, which is mostly, what's it called, Personal Learning Network? Or Professional?-- anyway, there I keep seeing messages about us being Dumbledore's Army and the like, and... yeah, stories are important!