I was in 10th grade in 1967 - I remember all too well the protests on college campuses and how horribly our vets were treated when they came home. Your story is something I will never forget and it brought me to tears. Thank you so much for touching me so deeply this quiet Sunday morning. This remembrance of how powerful kindness is will sustain me through the next four years. Thank you!
Please, post every week or two weeks. You have something we all need. Especially these days. If you want 100K subscribers, please, ask for that. Thank you.
What an amazing & touching story 🫶🏼☀️. I absolutely love your channel.. not only do I learn things from every video, they also give me hope. Just wanted to tell you that & wish you both a peaceful & joyful holiday season 🎄✨🫶🏼
What an absolutely amazing story. What a difference a little bit of kindness makes. The photos were so telling, the smiles on their faces. You are so right, separate the politics from the person. Wise mom, always listen to your mom.
I was 14 and Canadian in 1967. That was had zero impact on my life in terms of knowing much about the war in Viet Nam or any personal connection. One year later my father was elected to server in our federal parliament and we moved across the country to our nation's capital. That's when I learned so much beyond the classrooms of my first year in highschool. Your story brought back so many memories of that time and, conflicting emotions, because I was not mature enough at that time to be able to separate the warriors from the was. Thank you for re-connecting me with one of the reasons listen to the voice of kindness first.
I grew up during Nam; my neighbor 2 homes away was one of the first POWs off the plane when they landed back in the U.S. I have classmates with fathers killed in action, MIA and also POW's. It was crazy.
Thank you for sharing this moving story. The power of saying yes! Of remembering to treat everyone as worthy of love and kindness. This is an important part of what we need to do to avert fascism and to heal the divisions in our nation and world.
Fabulous pod cast. Thank you Adrienne for your story. It is better to hear words of commonality and humanity, rather than Trumpling down with insanity.
Just amazing! My brother was a seargant in the Army in Viet Nam, he made it back, but his platoon did not, they were attacked and their leader at the time didn't do the right thing, and they were all lost...My brother was in Saigon getting his teeth worked on and was spared.
I don’t want to watch these all at one time. I’m titrating myself. Is that the right way to say it? I’m going to be so sad when I come to the end. I’ll probably start from the beginning again. I appreciate that you are numbering Each one.
I love the videos so much. I watched some twice. I found the channel after the first video was uploaded, but if I had become aware weeks later I would have binged them in one day! I'm not good at delaying gratification. 😉
I think one of the hidden issues in politics is whether the politics we have is just what happens to be fashionable and a status marker in the moment, or whether politics is something that is the result of having philosophical principles, values and convictions that a person has thought out and arrived at for themselves. Your mother definitely falls into the latter camp, but I think that a lot of people only belong to whatever camp seems to be successful and popular, or popular with the intellectual and cultural elites. What would be advantageous for advancing themselves in their careers and climbing the success ladder.
I was so happy to see a new video uploaded today! I loved the Christmas story and the messages of kindness, respect, and cooperation it portrayed. As a preteen, I exchanged letters with my cousin who was a medic in Vietnam. He survived the war. Looking forward to the next video to learn from Adrienne's wisdom and experiences. Best wishes for a relaxing holiday season and happy new year! 💙💙
Firstly, may you both have a lovely holiday season, filled with hope, peace, and love. Secondly, I'd pay good money to have your mamma run for elected office. I am on the other side of the pond and recognize the chutzpah your mom has that is needed to shake some sense into the knuckleheads in Washington...
Hello! Thank you for this wonderful story. This reminds me to really think more critically when I am reacting angrily to some story or events told by some podcaster or whoever in the news media. I wonder whether my emotional reaction is what they seek. How much do they as well as any other group might benefit from my anger? If it is a message that makes me hate, I know I need to stay away. I do believe that kindness matters and that acts of kindness matter. I wish you both a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!
Tell it, Mom. I love you and will listen to you all day.
I could listen to your mom’s stories forever!!!! Just love your show!
Beautiful and inspiring story. If this were made into a film, I'd watch it every year. Thank you for sharing!
What a wonderful idea.
I was in 10th grade in 1967 - I remember all too well the protests on college campuses and how horribly our vets were treated when they came home. Your story is something I will never forget and it brought me to tears. Thank you so much for touching me so deeply this quiet Sunday morning. This remembrance of how powerful kindness is will sustain me through the next four years. Thank you!
Please, post every week or two weeks. You have something we all need. Especially these days. If you want 100K subscribers, please, ask for that. Thank you.
What an amazing & touching story 🫶🏼☀️. I absolutely love your channel.. not only do I learn things from every video, they also give me hope. Just wanted to tell you that & wish you both a peaceful & joyful holiday season 🎄✨🫶🏼
What an absolutely amazing story. What a difference a little bit of kindness makes. The photos were so telling, the smiles on their faces. You are so right, separate the politics from the person. Wise mom, always listen to your mom.
Beautiful story. Thank you both and happy holidays!
What a beautiful story. This could be a movie. How crazy that’s he’s atill alive and how amazing that he got to update his comrades ❤️
I was 14 and Canadian in 1967. That was had zero impact on my life in terms of knowing much about the war in Viet Nam or any personal connection. One year later my father was elected to server in our federal parliament and we moved across the country to our nation's capital. That's when I learned so much beyond the classrooms of my first year in highschool.
Your story brought back so many memories of that time and, conflicting emotions, because I was not mature enough at that time to be able to separate the warriors from the was. Thank you for re-connecting me with one of the reasons listen to the voice of kindness first.
I grew up during Nam; my neighbor 2 homes away was one of the first POWs off the plane when they landed back in the U.S. I have classmates with fathers killed in action, MIA and also POW's. It was crazy.
I appreciate you both! These conversations are so needed right now. Thank you.
Thank you for sharing this moving story. The power of saying yes! Of remembering to treat everyone as worthy of love and kindness. This is an important part of what we need to do to avert fascism and to heal the divisions in our nation and world.
Fabulous pod cast. Thank you Adrienne for your story. It is better to hear words of commonality and humanity, rather than Trumpling down with insanity.
Thank you for sharing this story at a time when many of us have lost our families over political differences.
Just amazing! My brother was a seargant in the Army in Viet Nam, he made it back, but his platoon did not, they were attacked and their leader at the time didn't do the right thing, and they were all lost...My brother was in Saigon getting his teeth worked on and was spared.
I don’t want to watch these all at one time. I’m titrating myself. Is that the right way to say it? I’m going to be so sad when I come to the end. I’ll probably start from the beginning again. I appreciate that you are numbering Each one.
I love the videos so much. I watched some twice. I found the channel after the first video was uploaded, but if I had become aware weeks later I would have binged them in one day! I'm not good at delaying gratification. 😉
I love these conversations so much. Thank you for sharing this incredible story!
Thank you for a wonderful story! ❤ Love to listen to you both! Happy holidays & New Year!🎉
From a viewer in Norway. ❄️❄️
I think one of the hidden issues in politics is whether the politics we have is just what happens to be fashionable and a status marker in the moment, or whether politics is something that is the result of having philosophical principles, values and convictions that a person has thought out and arrived at for themselves. Your mother definitely falls into the latter camp, but I think that a lot of people only belong to whatever camp seems to be successful and popular, or popular with the intellectual and cultural elites. What would be advantageous for advancing themselves in their careers and climbing the success ladder.
I was so happy to see a new video uploaded today! I loved the Christmas story and the messages of kindness, respect, and cooperation it portrayed. As a preteen, I exchanged letters with my cousin who was a medic in Vietnam. He survived the war. Looking forward to the next video to learn from Adrienne's wisdom and experiences. Best wishes for a relaxing holiday season and happy new year! 💙💙
Firstly, may you both have a lovely holiday season, filled with hope, peace, and love. Secondly, I'd pay good money to have your mamma run for elected office. I am on the other side of the pond and recognize the chutzpah your mom has that is needed to shake some sense into the knuckleheads in Washington...
Delighted to see a post. Always happy to hear you! Thank you. I'm born 63 but I think I'm the end of the Boomers?
I absolutely love this story!
Thank you for sharing.
It's so inspirational.
Happy holidays to both of you, and yours.
Thank you for sharing that memory
Hello! Thank you for this wonderful story. This reminds me to really think more critically when I am reacting angrily to some story or events told by some podcaster or whoever in the news media. I wonder whether my emotional reaction is what they seek. How much do they as well as any other group might benefit from my anger? If it is a message that makes me hate, I know I need to stay away.
I do believe that kindness matters and that acts of kindness matter. I wish you both a wonderful holiday season and happy new year!
Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 keep the fabulous discussions and stories coming❤
Happy Christmas!
I remember as c a kid making Christmas cards in class that were picked up by wives of POWs.
Tom Hanks as the general and Meryl Streep playing Mom?