I love that he threw the American flag in the trashcan. It made a safe space to disagree with the actions of this nation. It's our right, even if it pisses some folks off
I truly enjoyed your article detailing your background, including the teacher, books, MLK's speeches and writings, and films that shaped your high school years in Washington, DC. It's especially meaningful to me since it's also where I grew up and still live. I'm excited to read your work each day. Thank you for recommending my work yesterday. :)
I appreciate that your teacher, Rob, encouraged you to explore perspectives beyond the conventional patriotic or religious viewpoints. However, you can still embrace patriotism and spirituality, and believe in the divine within us all, in whatever way resonates with you. :)
I am not patriotic by default. I do appreciate the comment. The divine in all of us - yes. I am good with that. I even attend Quaker meetings and read on the discipline. Patriotism is not my thing tho.
Brian, the most powerful thing you could've done in honor of Rob's memory is to write about him. The fact that your life and actions are still informed by his influence means he will live forever, in you, and in your children and in every student and person you reach. I'm really sorry he's not here to see you now.
I love that he threw the American flag in the trashcan. It made a safe space to disagree with the actions of this nation. It's our right, even if it pisses some folks off
I truly enjoyed your article detailing your background, including the teacher, books, MLK's speeches and writings, and films that shaped your high school years in Washington, DC. It's especially meaningful to me since it's also where I grew up and still live. I'm excited to read your work each day. Thank you for recommending my work yesterday. :)
I appreciate that your teacher, Rob, encouraged you to explore perspectives beyond the conventional patriotic or religious viewpoints. However, you can still embrace patriotism and spirituality, and believe in the divine within us all, in whatever way resonates with you. :)
I am not patriotic by default. I do appreciate the comment. The divine in all of us - yes. I am good with that. I even attend Quaker meetings and read on the discipline. Patriotism is not my thing tho.
Understood.
Brian, the most powerful thing you could've done in honor of Rob's memory is to write about him. The fact that your life and actions are still informed by his influence means he will live forever, in you, and in your children and in every student and person you reach. I'm really sorry he's not here to see you now.