Comments on: A Few Thoughts From My Basement

By: Brian McCloskey

Brian McCloskey — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 02:51:59 +0000

Henry:
I have yet to be able to join TDA on one of your fabulous cycling adventures. But I admire your calm, reasoned, thoughtful approach to this Covid test that has been foisted upon all of us. It is quite clear that under your leadership, TDA will continue to flourish and offer outstanding adventure opportunities for those who share your passion for cycling and exploring the incredible world we live in. Thanks for sharing such honest, poignant thoughts about where we find ourselves. We all need the occasional reminder that “this too shall pass”.. Life is full of hardship. Your ability to see the good with the bad is inspiring. I’m sure all of your clients understand there is always silver linings if you only look about. I very much look forward to meeting you on a future TDA Adventure. Pedal on.

By: Barbra Matis

Barbra Matis — Tue, 26 May 2020 23:19:47 +0000

I was very happy to read this. Wise words.
I remember Mira so well and can still hear her in my head.
Stay well as we all fight through this and come out the other side – and we will.

By: henry

henry — Tue, 05 May 2020 15:39:53 +0000

In reply to Charles Sebbag. Hi Charles, Wow. Great to hear from you. I often wondered what have you been up to. Well let's hope we can meet in September.

By: Charles Sebbag

Charles Sebbag — Tue, 05 May 2020 02:20:46 +0000

Hey Henry
So nice after 50 years to read about you and the exciting things you are doing with your life.
I have good memories of you at OHS especially your competitiveness during gym and intramurals.
Looking forward to see you at the reunion.

By: Don A. Holshuh

Don A. Holshuh — Sat, 04 Apr 2020 00:24:47 +0000

Attitude filters down. Now I know why everyone I have ever known at TDA is top notch

By: Pierre

Pierre — Wed, 01 Apr 2020 05:08:26 +0000

“and that will help me?”: A wonderful phrase that I am now communicating to those in my family and friends who have become depressed and obsessed gorging on the overload of Covid-19-related facts and fiction that have taken over every communication source.

Thanks for providing further sources of light.

By: Debbie Jenner

Debbie Jenner — Sat, 28 Mar 2020 08:37:06 +0000

Thanks Henry… yes, as others have said it is about keeping our sense of perspective, doing what we can for others and being grateful for the many positives we have. On reflection, having just come off the 2019 NAE, I think I am better able to deal with the current effects of C-19, mentally… the ‘isolation’ on the saddle helps to quiet and focus the mind and this continues through the ‘lockdown’ we find ourselves in. Plus there will be time to sort the photos and make that ‘blog book’ I promised myself! Here is to cycling together again in the not too distant future…

By: Sandra Brombal

Sandra Brombal — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:41:34 +0000

So inspiring Henry. I am your neighbour at 81 Atlas Avenue. After all these years as neighbours, I am in awe as I learn more about you and your journey. Thank you for sharing and continuing to inspire.

By: Shirley Frye

Shirley Frye — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 17:59:06 +0000

OMG Henry what a beautiful piece. I read it aloud to Dan amongst the tears and broken voice as I read it. Despite bringing me to tears the optimism and lessons learned are taken to heart. Dan and myself as well as countless numbers of TDA alumni are forever grateful for the opportunity to learn about the world and learn about ourselves. And yes live outside the comfort zone and handle the fear and obstacles. No one would appreciate the sun if it never stormed. Looking forward to sunny days with TDA in the future.

By: Ariela

Ariela — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 06:37:30 +0000

Thanks for this, enjoyed reading this. Turbulent time but so correct to see this in context to tribulations in history.

By: Therese

Therese — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 02:31:32 +0000

Love it, perspective matters.

By: Jeremy Wex

Jeremy Wex — Wed, 25 Mar 2020 00:34:51 +0000

Inspiring, Henry, as always. Thank you for that!

By: Sharon Markham

Sharon Markham — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 22:55:17 +0000

Beautifully written Henry.. Thank you.

By: Clive

Clive — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 21:46:53 +0000

Another good thought provoking post Henry. Good luck.

By: Nina Gässler

Nina Gässler — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:20:34 +0000

Wise words from a wise man 🙂
THANK YOU!

By: jackie

jackie — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:17:29 +0000

Thanks Henry . That was an amazing piece. You nailed it !!

Jackie Silverberg
Sectional rider 2019
Cairo to cape town

By: Alexandra Ruch

Alexandra Ruch — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:57:54 +0000

Wonderful! That’s the way to go: panic doesn’t help, we will get through this when we stay positive!
PS: Despite the dark history of my home country I totally agree: my grand- and great grandparents never complained as much as we do now…at least that is what I got told as I never got the chance to meet them…WWII also took its toll on Germans…

By: Veronica Ruddenklau

Veronica Ruddenklau — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 19:45:16 +0000

Perspective – pure gold Henry. Thankyou –

By: Tom Perlmutter

Tom Perlmutter — Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:49:32 +0000

This is a very fine post; you demonstrate the kind of thoughtful leadership and wisdom we need these days. I, too, think of my mother and her friends who survived the horrors of the Holocaust and emerged triumphant, living their lives to the fullest. My mother passed away last year at 100 years old; to the end she was defiant, acerbic, brash, fighting to the very last moment. Her remaining friends, all in their mid-90s, all survivors, face this current challenge with the same determination and humour. Your post expresses those qualities, qualities that we can learn from and help us through these turbulent times.