At age 80, I lived through many times. I became a liberal and a democrat during the civil rights era. The changes in American life tell me, that as terrified as I feel right now, life for most of us is better than life in the 50's. There were few people of color in my schools. I had no friends of color, no gay or transgender friends.. Th…
At age 80, I lived through many times. I became a liberal and a democrat during the civil rights era. The changes in American life tell me, that as terrified as I feel right now, life for most of us is better than life in the 50's. There were few people of color in my schools. I had no friends of color, no gay or transgender friends.. They were hidden from view. My father encouraged his daughters to learn a trade. I became a nurse. I have lived a good life. But, if I'm honest, my children and grandchildren now live a freer society with more potential for growth.
Climate change is the existential threat, along with liberal democracy, but I was raised an optimist. People can grow and create.bThank you for reminding me.
At age 80, I lived through many times. I became a liberal and a democrat during the civil rights era. The changes in American life tell me, that as terrified as I feel right now, life for most of us is better than life in the 50's. There were few people of color in my schools. I had no friends of color, no gay or transgender friends.. They were hidden from view. My father encouraged his daughters to learn a trade. I became a nurse. I have lived a good life. But, if I'm honest, my children and grandchildren now live a freer society with more potential for growth.
Climate change is the existential threat, along with liberal democracy, but I was raised an optimist. People can grow and create.bThank you for reminding me.