Ways of Seeing: Even adults need snow days

“Everyone and everything greeting me on the edge of white.”

“The government-sanctioned violence that we are witnessing across the nation has historically targeted black and brown communities.”

“It makes it harder to pigeonhole someone for their politics if you chat with them at your kids’ games or rely on them to fix your car. The fact is, we all rely on each other all the time. That’s what living in community is.”

“I’m learning that I don’t always have to work so hard. Sometimes it’s my turn to receive help.”

“By serving on committees, taking part in discussions, volunteering our time and resources, attending public gatherings and sharing with our neighbors, we are all becoming transparent to the ground of being.”

“I’d had it with hearing about yet one more thing anyone over 40 can’t, shouldn’t, or won’t do.”

“Debating memories is silly, really. Our memories are personal and unique.”

“As surely as the sun will rise in the east each morning, we will continue to need each other.”

“Seeing the beautiful intricate design of the complete nut seems like a miracle. A sculpture. How seldom we see the meat of even a walnut shelled unbroken.”

“Recently I’ve noticed how we often misinterpret well-known phrases by using them the out of their original context or dropping lines entirely.”

“Our strength is in our ability to work together to meet needs and solve problems.”

“When I travel abroad, even just up to Canada, I’m embarrassed to tell people I’m American.”

“The memory hangs one-sided between us, like a few of the fridge pictures whose tape has lost its adhesive.”

“Let’s do what we can to protect the vulnerable in our community.”

“Just as leaves turn and drop, grasses crisp and gardens die back, I can feel the season turning in my own life.”