You made me cry this morning. The article is heartbreaking. The US doesn't have decent health care, universal health care, or a social safety net because the US has billionaires that suck up the money that could be used for these things. The billionaires hoard their money instead of sharing their money, which is what taxes do, or they buy useless shit, like rockests, with their money. They do not participate in a fair and just society. They care only for their only weath and comfort. The turn a blind eye to the poverty and suffering around them, poverty and suffering that they could acutally help aleviate. The rich who hold onto their weath are complete assholes.
Thanks, as always, Elizabeth. I read the whole damn article and it's just staggering. Bless those young caregivers everywhere. Of course, what they need is not our blessings but actionable change.
I'm sorry your bacon wasn't crisp but the tiny benefits of being 'old' is sometimes an awesome thing. Love you and your fam.
It is a travesty. Hyper-capitalism, at human cost, and so many of us dumb and uninformed, voting for the same people that would (will!) cast them out. I am sorry. But - today I went to the Guggenheim to see the Alex Katz exhibit and I took a couple of photos of pieces that evoked Sophie to me! (the Sophie I see here, in your words and your beautiful photos) I would love to share them with you - can I reply to your subscription emails?
That article did break my heart. I applaud Esquire fir running it. Oh Elizabeth. Sometimes I feel as if our country is well and truly fucked, but that’s not a helpful attitude, is it?
More IHOP please! I will read the article. The care situation is a national shame that doesn't seem remotely ready for fixing. The voiceless lose out once again. I dunno, do you think more women in the halls of power would change the situation?
I don't think anyone here comes for the IHOP stories. Although, I would sit with you for the 55+ menu and depending on the day, they may not card me either.
Thank you for always sharing the parts of our society that most prefer to turn away from.
I feel exactly the same way about football, I’ve seen firsthand what cte looks like. That article was heartbreaking, I had no idea there were so many young people thrust into caregiving. I so wish this country was as focused on caring and providing resources for its people. We care more about guns and yes, football.
Thank you for sharing the Esquire piece. Made me angry and broke my heart. The main reason I am not the main caregiver for my mother-in-law is that we realized we’d never be able to afford the medical care she needs. So she stayed in the UK. But even there, her in-home caregivers are young and underpaid. When will our societies do more than pay lip service to these things? (I know there’s no answer to that except to keep working on it and keep advocating and fighting.)
I am also reminded of a tweet I saw recently: "I don't need a workshop on work-life balance. I need the downfall of empire."
You made me cry this morning. The article is heartbreaking. The US doesn't have decent health care, universal health care, or a social safety net because the US has billionaires that suck up the money that could be used for these things. The billionaires hoard their money instead of sharing their money, which is what taxes do, or they buy useless shit, like rockests, with their money. They do not participate in a fair and just society. They care only for their only weath and comfort. The turn a blind eye to the poverty and suffering around them, poverty and suffering that they could acutally help aleviate. The rich who hold onto their weath are complete assholes.
I feel every word of this deeply, Elizabeth. Miigwech. I will read the article, I promise.
Thanks, Chris. It’s an honor that you read and comment.
Thanks, as always, Elizabeth. I read the whole damn article and it's just staggering. Bless those young caregivers everywhere. Of course, what they need is not our blessings but actionable change.
I'm sorry your bacon wasn't crisp but the tiny benefits of being 'old' is sometimes an awesome thing. Love you and your fam.
It is a travesty. Hyper-capitalism, at human cost, and so many of us dumb and uninformed, voting for the same people that would (will!) cast them out. I am sorry. But - today I went to the Guggenheim to see the Alex Katz exhibit and I took a couple of photos of pieces that evoked Sophie to me! (the Sophie I see here, in your words and your beautiful photos) I would love to share them with you - can I reply to your subscription emails?
I would love that!
Can I send them to the sub stack email?
Here’s my email: elsophie@gmail.com
That article did break my heart. I applaud Esquire fir running it. Oh Elizabeth. Sometimes I feel as if our country is well and truly fucked, but that’s not a helpful attitude, is it?
I think being aware is good — I have no idea how to make these changes.
More IHOP please! I will read the article. The care situation is a national shame that doesn't seem remotely ready for fixing. The voiceless lose out once again. I dunno, do you think more women in the halls of power would change the situation?
I honestly don’t know!
I don't think anyone here comes for the IHOP stories. Although, I would sit with you for the 55+ menu and depending on the day, they may not card me either.
Thank you for always sharing the parts of our society that most prefer to turn away from.
I wish we lived closer. Max and Sophie could hang.
Max could sing her opera. She could tell him secrets about the sea.
I will read the article.
And as always, I will read whatever you give us of yours.
How WAS the BLT? I hope that in its IHOP-y way that eating it gave you a moment of pleasure.
It was ok. The bacon wasn’t crispy, but the whole experience was quite pleasant.
I feel exactly the same way about football, I’ve seen firsthand what cte looks like. That article was heartbreaking, I had no idea there were so many young people thrust into caregiving. I so wish this country was as focused on caring and providing resources for its people. We care more about guns and yes, football.
Xoxo
Barbara
Thank you for sharing the Esquire piece. Made me angry and broke my heart. The main reason I am not the main caregiver for my mother-in-law is that we realized we’d never be able to afford the medical care she needs. So she stayed in the UK. But even there, her in-home caregivers are young and underpaid. When will our societies do more than pay lip service to these things? (I know there’s no answer to that except to keep working on it and keep advocating and fighting.)
I am also reminded of a tweet I saw recently: "I don't need a workshop on work-life balance. I need the downfall of empire."
That tweet — yes.