September 30, 2020

Day eight.

Quiet day, but we got stuff done.  And I got a chance to catch up with a few guests I haven’t seen in quite a while.  So thanks Kat for running sandwich line while I chatted.  

Ugh.  Politics.  I mean we can all be honest with each other and say that today the debate will be a major topic of conversation at work, right?  And I’m hesitant to discuss it here because this isn’t the correct forum, and I don’t monitor the comment section all day.  So let’s keep the politics out of comments today.  Just be kind.

There are a few things I would like to say, as one human to another human.  I had multiple conversations going on last night during the event.  Some with people who agree with me on topics, some with people who disagree with me on topics.  We were able to talk, without interrupting each other.  Agree to disagree without someone having to win.  What a silly concept, winning an augment.  No one wins, just one person stops arguing because it’s silly.  

But here’s my issue, being civil to each other, and I’m speaking on both sides of the isle.  Democrats don’t need to call you names to make a point.  Republicans don’t need to call you names to make a point.  We all bleed red when we are cut.  We all use the same side of the road to drive on.  We all want a better future for our children.  If Lennon came home and called a girl stupid, or called another boy a racist term, there would be conversation after conversation about how we treat others.  It’s never okay to insult another.  If Charlotte came home and had called her teacher a clown in class, or called her friend a racist term, that would be the end of it.  It’s never okay to insult, it’s never okay to make someone feel less human with your words.  It’s never okay to take joy and pleasure in someone else’s pain and hurt.  

We are better than this as humans.  We are better than this as Americans.  We are better than this as neighbors, friends, and family.  We are better than this as political parties, and we are better than this as a president and presidential candidate.  

So, and I say this as a man who tries to learn from his mistakes, and who understands the power of words.  Be kind to each other.  Try to lift up someone today.  Compliment their hair.  Tell them you enjoy the sound of their voice.  Say I don’t agree with you, but I love that you care about my views along with yours.  Say I love you and you rock big concerts.

Today’s quote comes from my friend John.  And it should be obvious today.

All you need is love.  Love is all you need.