Letters to the Moon....

In America February is Black History Month , a time to honor Black Americans, and their contributions to the country. It’s also a time to educate oneself on events in the past, and to learn about and engage in antiracism initiatives. To be clear, despite what many headlines and politicians tell you, Black history is American history. Now that the month is over, I thought I would share the things I’ve been doing, watching, and or reading this past month. These are wonderful resources, and can be used year-round: * Movement 10K -This is an anti-racism initiative created by the city of Indianapolis. Movement 10K is a class of sorts full of articles, podcast audio clips, and YouTube videos to watch. It’s a self-guided class; participants can go at their own pace. The content can make people feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it’s best to do at your own pace, to walk away from for a time, if the content is too intense. I’m on the first leg of the journey, about to complete my first kilometer.

  It’s a cold         wintry day. The skies are dark,          the clouds are grey.   I’ve just gotten groceries           at my local store. A common errand,                  evermore.   I sit in my car,     w aiting at                the light.   My car rocks         with the wind,             moving  to and fro.   The rain patters            on my car. It’s a cold            December rain.   Thank God          this rain isn’t snow. We’d be digging out          for hours. It almost       feels colder than snow. Thank God for       the December rain.              ****   It’s a cold        wintry day. The skies are dark,          the clouds are grey.   I’ve just gotten groceries         at my local store. A common errand,                evermore.   I sit in my car,     waiting at               the light.   My car rocks         with the wind,            moving  to and fro.   The rain patters             on my car. It’s a cold        January rain.   Thank God          this rain isn’t s