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The color of our skin means nothing

I was looking out my kitchen window this morning, and I saw a black kid run by on the street. My immediate thought was, “I wonder if he’s running track or cross country in school or if he is running to catch a bus?”

Then I realized that there are an awful lot of people . . . → Read More: The color of our skin means nothing

No justice, no peace

The color of your skin shouldn’t matter, but to too many people it still does. There are many people who have gotten beyond this, but way too many people who haven’t. It hurts my heart to see what is going on, but if this is what it takes, maybe we do need to go through . . . → Read More: No justice, no peace

Pay attention

I wonder if people know how it sounds to some of us when they say they don’t have to stay in, because they aren’t afraid to get this virus because they are young, or healthy, or whatever. Because when someone says that to me, what I hear is, “I don’t care about you or my . . . → Read More: Pay attention

My heart is breaking

My heart is breaking for my country. I always knew there were racists here, but I never realized how many. I have heard people say that we should not be comparing the US to Germany, and yet that is where we seem to be headed. We are taking children away from their parents, putting people . . . → Read More: My heart is breaking

When did decency die?

Really? Are we really going to let our government put babies and kids in cages and not give them soap, toothbrushes, blankets, and other things that people – all people – need to stay clean and safe? It is way past time for these things to stop. I cannot believe what ridiculous arguments I am . . . → Read More: When did decency die?

There is no “other”

What do you stand for? It’s an important thing to know. Regardless of your politics, religion, or anything else, what do believe?

I believe we are all one, and that we all don’t realize this yet. It is a concept that, once recognized by all, is going to help make this world a better place. . . . → Read More: There is no “other”

Another school shooting

Oh man, another school shooting! When are we going to be able to fix this?

I saw the news this morning, and of course, I started to cry. So I immediately go into my “I am a filter, not a sponge” mantra, and I try to convince myself that this is not my pain I . . . → Read More: Another school shooting

We are all one

Here is what I wish the whole world would remember: we are all one. This is true. What hurts one hurts us all. When you do that dirty deed to someone else, it is going to come back to haunt you. It may be years down the road, but eventually you will pay for it. . . . → Read More: We are all one

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