There Are No Words...

My dear readers,

I have been silent this week, trying to think of what to say and do here on the blog. Here we go...

We are living in a time of great turmoil and sadness. Death from the pandemic created fear, but George Floyd losing his life senselessly has created anger, hurt, and even more fear. There truly are no words that can cover the disgusting, stomach-rolling feelings we're all experiencing. I can't even begin to talk about the unfair and horrible racist things that have gone on in the history of this country, things that continue today.

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Keegan Michael Key they said it best, so let me paraphrase: There's no need to say "All Lives Matter" when somebody says "Black Lives Matter." It's like telling firefighters that there's a fire in one house in a neighborhood, but they need to spray the entire neighborhood, every house. Yes, every house equally matters to the firefighters, but they need to address the house that is in danger, that is experiencing hell.

I hope I've helped spread some understanding. Here's Mr. Key's amazing message from "The Late Late Show with James Corden."

So what can we do?

Spread love, and feel your power. Everybody has the power to end these hateful things. Stand up and show that you will not let hate spread any longer, no matter what. Don't let people ever feel "less than" in your presence. It's time to stop being scared of your own consequences (bullying, losing a friend, getting in trouble yourself). Show your strength, feel your power, and spread love to everybody, no matter the color of their skin, what they look like, what they're going through. You are to love others. That's it. No judgment is needed.

Here in Dallas, Texas, I helped paint messages, supported a protest, spoke to strangers about their beauty, and watched artists memorialize Mr. Floyd:

I hope this post has helped.

So much love to all of you!

Alexis