I am brand new to this group. While I signed up, it was to learn how to draw and connect with others. I have already discovered this is a large group of incredible humans, filled with compassion, who have experienced loss, hardships in their families and yet become the best version of themselves, passing it on to others. I am humbled and excited to become part of this group.
Wow, what an amazing story, Danny, about your strong grandparents! What a fascinating and inspiring life they had. I especially appreciate your sharing this story about your courageous grandparents who suffered through so much and yet didn’t give up and kept going. I loved reading this!!🙏🏼💕
How timely this story of resilience is, Danny. Yes, this is a universal story. I love the grace of your family and I’m so grateful to you for sharing your spirit and art practice with all of us out here!! Your commitment is like balm during these sobering days.
Amazing history Danny! I am first generation American, my Oma, Opa and mom fled Nazi Germany just in time but my namesake and great grandfather and his wife were murdered in the camps. Miraculously our cousin Julius Bendorf, who lost his parents and only brother, was one of the athletes from the documentary Hitler's Pawn, the documentary about the 1939 Berlin Olympics. He survived 5 concentration camps and lived to be over 100 years old. Thanks for sharing this incredible history with us and may all their memories be for a blessing.
Dear Danny, I found the place in Italy. It is San Marco in Venice. And it was infront of the Palazzo Ducale. Here is the link to Google view almost the same Position.
I love your writing for so many years and I am glad, you are here on substack now too. Thanks for sharing this Beautiful story. Have a great week. Warmest Sabine
This is the cafe they were sitting in. If you check it with google street view you can sit, where the were sitting🙏
Hi Danny, thanks for sharing your family story. I loved the twist of how "those people" are "my people...my family." I really didn't see it coming. I appreciate your investment in us. Art for the sake of joy. Experiencing joy through art. Take care.
Hi Danny. Thank you for honouring your family by sharing the story of their inexhaustible courage with us.
A dear teacher told me the story of my Grandmother giving her food during the Depression. Of course, Gram would never have talked about it; it was just something you did: when people needed anything, you gave it to them. That one story has shaped my life immeasurably. When I fill a need in the world, I honour my Gram and her open heart.
Thank-you for this beautiful reminder of the strong values and resilience of our grandparents. Kate and Hermann's story of survival is emotionally awakening.
Maybe you remember me from the Rowe Center. I was there with my son, Charlie and his friend, Keith and his mom. Charlie and Keith were filmed playing their guitars and shown in the end of the promotional video. I was also at your sketchathon way back. I've gifted your book, Everyday Matters, over and over again and referred people, who want to start drawing, to you. Thank-you for all your lessons and encouragement and wisdom over the last 22+ years.
Your post made me pause this morning, in the best of ways. It made me aware of how much I have missed by not continuing my faithful following of you. You carry generations of survival and wisdom in your blood. I was elevated, early on, by Everyday Matters. You are the one who inspired me into keeping sketchbooks on a regular basis. I am presently filling my 56th book, but I hit a dry spell. I have been spending too much time in my head. In today's world there are so many distractions and way too many choices. It's easy to get off track. Your grandparents didn’t have time to get off track. Their only choice was whatever it took to survive. Narrowing our focus helps, and moving forward with optimism is critical. I'm going to be following you religiously again, and intentionally deleting distractions that aren't motivating and hopeful. That still leaves a lot to be distracted by. There are many good people in this world. Thank-you for refocusing me on strength and beauty. I just ordered your mom"s book and will keep an eye out for the documentary. warm regards, Barb
It's so nice to hear from you again, Barb! I remember our time at Rowe so fondly and recently watched the film I made there that opens with Chaelie and Keith. A long time ago!
My late husband used to say that the world is full of good people who suffer at the hands of a few powerful men. How amazing your grandparents were, despite all the horrors and disappointments they faced. Heart breaking, but a story of depth of character, and perseverance. Thank you for sharing such a precious and personal story. I wish I knew more of my own parents story. Their response to war and hardship was to flee and never speak of it. I think that knowing the history, the truths of these stories, builds us all, and I hope that the strength and wisdom and perspective we gain makes us all a little bit better. In the midst of our own little bits of chaos, there is art. I believe God gives this gift for his purposes too. How we use it is how we give back. I’m thankful to share it here with this community.
What a remarkable family you have! Thank you for sharing their courage and spirit of perseverance. I’ll be thinking of their determination to survive and thrive as we all face the upside down times we are in now. Inspiring! I will be sharing this story!
Thank you for sharing this moving essay about your family’s resilience, Danny. I especially appreciate your summation. It is indeed a beautiful world and we are so blessed that they survived to give us you.
I am brand new to this group. While I signed up, it was to learn how to draw and connect with others. I have already discovered this is a large group of incredible humans, filled with compassion, who have experienced loss, hardships in their families and yet become the best version of themselves, passing it on to others. I am humbled and excited to become part of this group.
Wow, what an amazing story, Danny, about your strong grandparents! What a fascinating and inspiring life they had. I especially appreciate your sharing this story about your courageous grandparents who suffered through so much and yet didn’t give up and kept going. I loved reading this!!🙏🏼💕
How timely this story of resilience is, Danny. Yes, this is a universal story. I love the grace of your family and I’m so grateful to you for sharing your spirit and art practice with all of us out here!! Your commitment is like balm during these sobering days.
Amazing history Danny! I am first generation American, my Oma, Opa and mom fled Nazi Germany just in time but my namesake and great grandfather and his wife were murdered in the camps. Miraculously our cousin Julius Bendorf, who lost his parents and only brother, was one of the athletes from the documentary Hitler's Pawn, the documentary about the 1939 Berlin Olympics. He survived 5 concentration camps and lived to be over 100 years old. Thanks for sharing this incredible history with us and may all their memories be for a blessing.
What a fascinating story! I loved listing to you speak, your voice is so warm and comforting. 😊
Dear Danny, I found the place in Italy. It is San Marco in Venice. And it was infront of the Palazzo Ducale. Here is the link to Google view almost the same Position.
I love your writing for so many years and I am glad, you are here on substack now too. Thanks for sharing this Beautiful story. Have a great week. Warmest Sabine
This is the cafe they were sitting in. If you check it with google street view you can sit, where the were sitting🙏
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jEWruvEheDvKBS8H8?g_st=ipc
Beautiful story!
Thank you for sharing 🤗
thank you for sharing
Hi Danny, thanks for sharing your family story. I loved the twist of how "those people" are "my people...my family." I really didn't see it coming. I appreciate your investment in us. Art for the sake of joy. Experiencing joy through art. Take care.
Hi Danny. Thank you for honouring your family by sharing the story of their inexhaustible courage with us.
A dear teacher told me the story of my Grandmother giving her food during the Depression. Of course, Gram would never have talked about it; it was just something you did: when people needed anything, you gave it to them. That one story has shaped my life immeasurably. When I fill a need in the world, I honour my Gram and her open heart.
Gripping tale of survival!! Thank you for sharing..reading their life story is humbling.
Hi Danny,
Thank-you for this beautiful reminder of the strong values and resilience of our grandparents. Kate and Hermann's story of survival is emotionally awakening.
Maybe you remember me from the Rowe Center. I was there with my son, Charlie and his friend, Keith and his mom. Charlie and Keith were filmed playing their guitars and shown in the end of the promotional video. I was also at your sketchathon way back. I've gifted your book, Everyday Matters, over and over again and referred people, who want to start drawing, to you. Thank-you for all your lessons and encouragement and wisdom over the last 22+ years.
Your post made me pause this morning, in the best of ways. It made me aware of how much I have missed by not continuing my faithful following of you. You carry generations of survival and wisdom in your blood. I was elevated, early on, by Everyday Matters. You are the one who inspired me into keeping sketchbooks on a regular basis. I am presently filling my 56th book, but I hit a dry spell. I have been spending too much time in my head. In today's world there are so many distractions and way too many choices. It's easy to get off track. Your grandparents didn’t have time to get off track. Their only choice was whatever it took to survive. Narrowing our focus helps, and moving forward with optimism is critical. I'm going to be following you religiously again, and intentionally deleting distractions that aren't motivating and hopeful. That still leaves a lot to be distracted by. There are many good people in this world. Thank-you for refocusing me on strength and beauty. I just ordered your mom"s book and will keep an eye out for the documentary. warm regards, Barb
It's so nice to hear from you again, Barb! I remember our time at Rowe so fondly and recently watched the film I made there that opens with Chaelie and Keith. A long time ago!
My late husband used to say that the world is full of good people who suffer at the hands of a few powerful men. How amazing your grandparents were, despite all the horrors and disappointments they faced. Heart breaking, but a story of depth of character, and perseverance. Thank you for sharing such a precious and personal story. I wish I knew more of my own parents story. Their response to war and hardship was to flee and never speak of it. I think that knowing the history, the truths of these stories, builds us all, and I hope that the strength and wisdom and perspective we gain makes us all a little bit better. In the midst of our own little bits of chaos, there is art. I believe God gives this gift for his purposes too. How we use it is how we give back. I’m thankful to share it here with this community.
What a remarkable family you have! Thank you for sharing their courage and spirit of perseverance. I’ll be thinking of their determination to survive and thrive as we all face the upside down times we are in now. Inspiring! I will be sharing this story!
we all have incredible people who made us the incredible people we are today!
Thank you for sharing this moving essay about your family’s resilience, Danny. I especially appreciate your summation. It is indeed a beautiful world and we are so blessed that they survived to give us you.
Thank you!