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One end unit left! Spacious 1600 square feet, featuring a gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, stone counters, beautiful natural wood cabinetry and pantry.
$599,995
14619 Jomark Lane, Occidental
Even watching the space launch, I see black scientists working side-by-side with people of all colors. That was not possible when I was a child.
Dear Readers,
I’m supposed to light-heartedly send you on joy rides to SAFELY get you out of your Shelter-in-Place restless mind, yet all I can think of is the stress our country is going through because of the actions of people who don’t have the welfare of others top-of-mind.
Do Unto Others as you would have them Do Unto You!!
It doesn’t get any more simple than that. It’s called the Golden Rule.
My heart HURTS for every injustice one person inflicts on another. How beautiful life would be if every person lived by the Golden Rule. STOP...think before you act.
STOP...think before hurtful words leave your mouth.
Signs along the roadside that say Spread KINDNESS, not COVID-19. YES!
Over the weekend I am going to press people are demonstrating for what we have been demonstrating for as long as I can remember. JUSTICE.
If you go back into history you see these demonstrations over and over. I do not feel hopeless that change cannot come for humanity. I have seen immense change over my lifetime.
Watching law enforcement leaders speak at press conferences, I see leaders of color calmly enforcing the laws they pledged to honor while anger and hatred hits the streets. These leaders represent people who are victims of injustice. Their job is to calmly lead us through and out of this mess.
I am reading a marvellous book...Life on Two levels, an autobiography by Josephine Duveneck that I found on a stack of free books. Josephine was
born into white privilege yet, even at an early age, she knew the cloak her family wanted her to wear did not fit. She chose to help people who fell victim to injustice. Decade after decade she volunteered her time, energy, and intelligence to finding ways to feed, clothe, educate, and empower people who were literally caged within the structures of society.
She was their key through the gate, working with other like-minded individuals who cared with their hearts, minds, and energy. She helped people climb out of being victims into becoming powerful leaders.
There are many Josephines working quietly to help others. They don’t want a spotlight shined on them. They want the light on the people they are helping so they can see their way to a better future.
We all need Josephines who help build a better world.
People with empathy, compassion, and motivation.
My optimism allows me to see light come from this darkness. Another level of awareness to effect change. Please....
Support our LOCAL economy... PLEASE!
We’re ALL in this together!
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