Black Lives Matter

RIP George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor
Photo credit: CNN.com

There is so much scary stuff going on in the world right now--like the global pandemic--but there's something else that's been going on for a long, long time, and I'm going to take this moment to share my thoughts.  I have been horrified and disgusted by the recent killings of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd (among others). I wasn't going to write about this, because I like to have this blog solely for my sewing projects--nothing heavy or political. But, after reading the thoughts of so many black Americans, I decided to put my toe in the water and share my feelings about race in the U.S. 

I am a white woman in my early 60s, and I have lived a life of privilege and often of ignorance. I don't feel like there's much I can say or do to change any situation in this country, but adding my small voice and my vote will add to the many other voices and votes, and hopefully make an impact. This blog post is my announcement that I will not tolerate racism, that I support the black community, and that I will do what I can to be a better and more aware person. I am learning about implicit bias and hope to rid myself of any ingrained reactions that are negative. 

Thank you for reading. I will get back to my regular posting soon.