I have many thoughts on this different July – some about being part of the “older adult community” that is vulnerable to “the virus”, the situation in PA nursing homes, and much about how this crisis has shed a broad light on all the ways our country has failed to consider the needs of everyday citizens regardless of who they are, and in particular our Black community. I doubt I have anything to say/blog that hasn’t already been said by so many. I am heartened by the current level of engagement we are seeing, and from the bottom of my heart I hope that we will sustain this early momentum. It is a daunting task in front of us on so many levels. I just finished reading White Fragility and currently reading Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. Definitely both worth reading and reflecting upon, and hopefully discussing new insights about how our country has structured itself. Even as an “enlightened” woman, I have so much to learn, think about and DO.We should celebrate our country on the 4th, not for who we have been, but for what we stand for and how we will live our lives in support of a true democracy. Our forefathers were far from perfect, but they had a new vision that has yet to be fulfilled. That doesn’t mean it won’t be.
So Happy July 4th and wishing you a nice relaxing summer.
So much food for thought, Nancy, and as you say (and DO), so much to do. On the upside, so many opportunities, every day, to learn more and do more. Thanks for the recommendations, which i second.
You are so right. Thanks for the book recommendations