Choctaw generosity: In 1847, they donated $170 (thousands today) to starving Irish during the Potato Famine, demonstrating compassion despite their own hardships.
[To Jim Page] Yes, I do wonder at his (this) story and marvel at its worth.
[To Louise] Thank you Louise for letting me feel the importance of learning history.
I didn’t know the plight the Choctaw or the Irish were forced to put in by neighbors, but the structure of the problem in each case seems to be the same, and surprisingly and shockingly to me, seems to be reminiscent of recent developments in the world.
The reasons I continue to write this newsletter are that 1) I always learn something and 2) I am inspired by the strength of people who have fought to make the world a better place. As a result of writing about this song, I learned many more details about both the Choctaw and the Irish Famine (probably the reason my great, great grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland). Yes, there are similarities between then and now, and we have a choice as to which path we are going to pursue. Along the way, we must be the people who lend a hand to others whenever we can.
History; the place where the shame of our origins begin...😔
Louise have you seen the film documentary, The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy ? I sadly missed much of it but the small part I did see was very well done. xx
No, I haven’t, and thank you for the link. I wish I still had by uni research budget so I could buy the DVD. Retirement means tightening purse strings. I was telling M last night that I only need a few million… so many donations to make all over the world. Anyway, I will keep an eye out for the documentary. x
Dear Louise, I have salary, a very meagre one, so could also do with a spare million or two to support all those I’d love to. As it is, I send love and hugs and think maybe with my last few pennies until pay day I’ll risk buying a lottery ticket! If I win I will send you a few million too! xx
[To Jim Page] Yes, I do wonder at his (this) story and marvel at its worth.
[To Louise] Thank you Louise for letting me feel the importance of learning history.
I didn’t know the plight the Choctaw or the Irish were forced to put in by neighbors, but the structure of the problem in each case seems to be the same, and surprisingly and shockingly to me, seems to be reminiscent of recent developments in the world.
The reasons I continue to write this newsletter are that 1) I always learn something and 2) I am inspired by the strength of people who have fought to make the world a better place. As a result of writing about this song, I learned many more details about both the Choctaw and the Irish Famine (probably the reason my great, great grandfather immigrated to the U.S. from Ireland). Yes, there are similarities between then and now, and we have a choice as to which path we are going to pursue. Along the way, we must be the people who lend a hand to others whenever we can.
A wonderful story--this gifting between the Choctaw Nation and Ireland. So glad you're sharing it. --Kathy
History; the place where the shame of our origins begin...😔
Louise have you seen the film documentary, The Trail of Tears: Cherokee Legacy ? I sadly missed much of it but the small part I did see was very well done. xx
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0995055/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk
No, I haven’t, and thank you for the link. I wish I still had by uni research budget so I could buy the DVD. Retirement means tightening purse strings. I was telling M last night that I only need a few million… so many donations to make all over the world. Anyway, I will keep an eye out for the documentary. x
Dear Louise, I have salary, a very meagre one, so could also do with a spare million or two to support all those I’d love to. As it is, I send love and hugs and think maybe with my last few pennies until pay day I’ll risk buying a lottery ticket! If I win I will send you a few million too! xx
Keeping all appendages crossed!!!!🤞🏽