I have written several op eds on gun control and bigotry. This morning,
I rose before the sun to pray and then watch CBS Sunday Morning.
I have been traveling and so not in touch with immediate news.
I was shocked to see the news from South Carolina. There are no words for this author, save “We Shall Overcome”. In the silence of a Sunday morning even that tried and true, powerful and poignant prime directive leaves me wondering. WHEN, HOW, WHY?
My heart hurts for us all. As a friend told me and I quote: History doesn’t repeat itself, People do……
Later this morning, I will write yet another op ed. Gun control? Civil Rights? Bigotry? All seem to be mixed in a dismal soup.
I happen to be at home in the Sierras for a brief few days. I witnessed bigotry yesterday morning from the minister who is judgmental about women, gays, and the glory of war and bring it on, yeah! Armageddon. This little white girl didn’t stand still. I wrote a somewhat strong email to said pastor about it all and his elegant shaming techniques and tricky politicing in this wee village.
We are in a world of strife, mirrored with joy and father’s day and all the media related see saws. Staying balanced through profound grief is the challenge.
My heart hurts for yet another act of bigotry and gun violence and loss.
I stand in a silent anthem: Let Peace Begin with Me. The eery reminder of the 4 little girls so long ago echoes in Charleston.
May God bless all the folks at Emmanuel AME Church. and may God bless those who will stand and speak for Change.
madamtruefire on the hoof 
Well articulated madam. Can’t imagine a minister being anything but all-inclusive these days. Throw the bum out.
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oh my dear, you have no idea of the shenanigans of ministers and their belief systems. I have no time for that sort of foolishness.
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