Covid-19 has left us in a perpetual state of living in the movie, Groundhog Day.
In Southeast Pennsylvania we are slowly opening up. Slowly!
We are innovative; working from home, having zoom meetings and birthday parties. Teachers and students connect on the internet. Shopping online doesn’t replace the feeling of touching items but it sure is easy. Ah the deals and free shipping. Car birthday parades and graduation parades are happening every day
We have time to learn new things, complete puzzles, binge watch series and bake banana bread. We can try new recipes but sometimes are missing ingredients. So we improvise.
Adding to the fears of Covid-19 are the protests that have left our cities spiraling out of control. With the protests for George Floyd it has left us questioning our feelings and looking inward. What has happened to Mr. Floyd was horrific. We all agree. I pray for his family and all who suffer injustices.
Dialogue can’t begin until we feel that we are safe. Vandalism, looting, setting fires and violence is no way for conversation, empathy and understanding to begin.
My heart breaks when I look at the images of Washington DC, New York, Philadelphia and Upper Darby. All have a piece of my heart. These times have left us with fear of spreading a disease we know little about and fear that there will be no peace in our country.
One thing I know about the American spirit is that we are innovative. We will rebuild the small businesses, and the neighborhoods demolished. We came together to help sweep up the glass and clean up the graffiti. We will come together to have a honest dialogue listening with empathy. With that dialogue, will come change.
Keep Styling
Annie
