Solidarity

I had a different post scheduled to publish today. It was light and dreamy. But I don’t think light and dreamy is what I want to send out into the world today.

Wish I could fix what is going on in our country, in our world. It’s sad. It’s nasty. It’s mean. It’s intolerant. It’s an unacceptable way to behave, my fellow humans. 

Billie Eilish said:  "White people, shut the f@*# up.” Yes, of course we’ve all had problems. Isn’t that the definition of being human? And yes, some have been dealt pretty tough hands that none among us would want to play. There’s no doubt those circumstances warrant our understanding and support.

Don’t know about you, but I’ve never worried about DWB (Driving while black). I’m Jewish but I’ve never had to worry about DWJ (you can guess what that stands for).  White people don’t have to sit down and teach their children how to conduct themselves to avoid being shot or arrested when they encounter a police officer (or 4) on a routine traffic stop. 

Monday night on Stephen Colbert, Killer Mike suggested we learn from Jane Elliot.  The fact that I hadn’t heard of her makes me ashamed, now that I know who she is and what she does. Wanting to be part of the solution, I listened to her. If you haven’t, I hope you do. I’m not going to give you the Cliff Notes. You’ll have to make the effort yourself. 

Here’s a preview: “There’s only one race. The human race.”

Blossie and I kneel in solidarity with the human race.