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madamesilverspurs

(15,805 posts)
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 02:07 AM Aug 2020

To Dr. Fauci from Joan Baez

Dear Dr. Fauci,

I’ve painted your portrait to honor you and all you are doing for us and for the world. It will be a part of my second art exhibit of “Mischief Makers,” paintings of people who have made meaningful social change without the use of violence.

I don’t imagine you’ve ever thought of it this way, but you are engaging in nonviolent resistance every time you stand in front of the cameras and attempt to educate the public on how to survive the Covid-19 pandemic. You cheerfully continue your task, surrounded by people who are dreaming up every way possible to discredit you and what you bring to us: common sense, scientific facts, some warmth, a bit of humor, and towering moral fortitude. Telling the truth is out of favor with the rich and powerful, particularly these days. You speak truth to their dominion. You take a big risk in doing so.

Corragio, Dr. Anthony Fauci!

If my friends and I can ever be of help to you, you need only let us know. We’ve got your back.

Sincerely,
Joan Baez





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To Dr. Fauci from Joan Baez (Original Post) madamesilverspurs Aug 2020 OP
One hero to another. dchill Aug 2020 #1
The portrait is wonderful nevergiveup Aug 2020 #2
She's as talented with a brush as with her voice! lagomorph777 Aug 2020 #17
Corragio, indeed! Hekate Aug 2020 #3
How wonderful! smirkymonkey Aug 2020 #4
If my friends and I can ever be of help to you, you need only let us know. We've got your back. Botany Aug 2020 #5
Wow, she is a very talented artist. cayugafalls Aug 2020 #6
I had the pleasure of meeting Joan many years ago Totally Tunsie Aug 2020 #7
Kicked and recommended. ❤ nt littlemissmartypants Aug 2020 #8
Wow. Lucinda Aug 2020 #9
An amazing and poignant tribute. sarchasm Aug 2020 #10
John Lewis - John Prine and a link to the Mischief Makers Gallery Lucinda Aug 2020 #11
Great portrait and letter...nt Wounded Bear Aug 2020 #12
Whoa.. That's a Beautiful Painting! Cha Aug 2020 #13
Two heroes! burrowowl Aug 2020 #14
K n R !! eom LittleGirl Aug 2020 #15
Lovely, in all ways. c-rational Aug 2020 #16
Amazing and totally unfair tavernier Aug 2020 #18
Thank you, both. n/t ChazII Aug 2020 #19
She captures soulfulness in his eyes. JudyM Aug 2020 #20
 

smirkymonkey

(63,221 posts)
4. How wonderful!
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 02:46 AM
Aug 2020

Thank you, Joan!

Poor Dr. Fauci. He has worked so hard his whole life and has done nothing but good for the world, and now this cesspool of an administration and the people who support it are doing everything in their power to discredit, demean and threaten him for simply doing his job to the best of his ability.

He is trying to save lives and they are trying to kill people, bottom line. Anthony Fauci is a hero.

Totally Tunsie

(10,885 posts)
7. I had the pleasure of meeting Joan many years ago
Mon Aug 17, 2020, 03:02 AM
Aug 2020

and said a version of these words to her when she challenged me about calling her my heroine. You see, she doesn't just accept a compliment; she wants to understand your values. It was an interesting conversation, indeed.

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