Does not surprise me. Am so grateful to learn just now from you of this TR character story. He became even more of a role model for me when a similar tragedy, as his, occurred in my 20s. Before the prevalence of grief groups and therapy, a lot of us looked to biographies of the past and to characters in literature to show us the way out of grief. If it were even possible. TR’s “escape” to the Black Hills made sense to me. That long ago month of July in Wyoming saved my life. It helped me see over the fence of catastrophic desolation that I had a future and not to give up. One of the bravest things I have ever done. I had TR and Edmund Morris’ bio of him by my side. Thanks so much, for this additional confirmation of TR’s goodness.
Thank you for this lovely history lesson. I have long greatly admired T Roosevelt and wished the Republican Party would look to T Roosevelt as an example of what being a Republican could be.
That TR never shared name of the young officer who struck the blow that ultimately cost him the sight in one eye, is breathtakingly gallant. That he bore the full weight of his own decision, and its consequences, is indelibly adult. If I were a praying woman, I'd pray that in 2028 we elect an adult with a fraction of TR's gallantry to run this country's Executive Branch.
Thanks, again, for such a thoughtful writing. I, also, think of the difference between Theadore Roosevelt and Trump. TR, who was physically active, his entire life, and knew that everything he did had consequences, and Trump who is only interested in what is all too related to the Roman circus. TR, while certainly a flawed human being, lived his life encouraging his fellow citizens. Trump, not so much, calling driving around in a golf cart as exercise. Thanks for another thoughtful article. I am again encouraged by your writings and am encouraged by the quality of the best of our country. Thank you.
Does not surprise me. Am so grateful to learn just now from you of this TR character story. He became even more of a role model for me when a similar tragedy, as his, occurred in my 20s. Before the prevalence of grief groups and therapy, a lot of us looked to biographies of the past and to characters in literature to show us the way out of grief. If it were even possible. TR’s “escape” to the Black Hills made sense to me. That long ago month of July in Wyoming saved my life. It helped me see over the fence of catastrophic desolation that I had a future and not to give up. One of the bravest things I have ever done. I had TR and Edmund Morris’ bio of him by my side. Thanks so much, for this additional confirmation of TR’s goodness.
Character matters. Thank you
Thank you for this. The message is not missed.
Thank you for this lovely history lesson. I have long greatly admired T Roosevelt and wished the Republican Party would look to T Roosevelt as an example of what being a Republican could be.
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That TR never shared name of the young officer who struck the blow that ultimately cost him the sight in one eye, is breathtakingly gallant. That he bore the full weight of his own decision, and its consequences, is indelibly adult. If I were a praying woman, I'd pray that in 2028 we elect an adult with a fraction of TR's gallantry to run this country's Executive Branch.
If Trump were in Roosevelt's shoes, he would have the FBI investigating the officer and the DOJ prosecuting him.
Thanks, again, for such a thoughtful writing. I, also, think of the difference between Theadore Roosevelt and Trump. TR, who was physically active, his entire life, and knew that everything he did had consequences, and Trump who is only interested in what is all too related to the Roman circus. TR, while certainly a flawed human being, lived his life encouraging his fellow citizens. Trump, not so much, calling driving around in a golf cart as exercise. Thanks for another thoughtful article. I am again encouraged by your writings and am encouraged by the quality of the best of our country. Thank you.
TR was a gentleman, as are you. He saw and understood boxing to be a sport, but not a blood sport. Therein lies the difference.