“I think if there’s one thing I’ve learned in thirty-five years, it’s the opposite of poverty isn’t wealth. The opposite of poverty is dignity”: Jacqueline Novogratz, from Alan Alda’s podcast Clear + Vivid.
Friday, August 13, 2021
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Oh, yeah.
ReplyDeleteFresca, when I heard this, I thought right away of things you’ve written.
ReplyDeleteI am weirdly gratified to hear that. I am going to borrow that quote--it says succinctly what I flounder around trying to say.
ReplyDeleteThank you.
I think you’d like the whole episode.
ReplyDeleteOh — and there’s a story about a sweater given to a Goodwill store. (No spoilers.)
ReplyDeleteI looked her up and LOVE there's a thrifing angle. I just posted about it.
ReplyDeleteTruly, this is just what I needed, as I've felt discouraged...
Try, try again!