It seems particularly important in this era to be neighborly. Offering people the benefit of the doubt, since we’re all struggling with current circumstances.
It’s hard though, people hurt people hurt people, even when they don’t mean to. I gave some money to a neighbor, who was asking for more than usual to buy her medication. She proceeded to remark on my appearance, in ways that she thought were complimentary, but I found insulting. I had another elder accuse me of rudeness for not greeting him quickly enough when he greeted me (I didn’t hear him). Finally I’ve seen so many pleas from desperate Palestinians and Sudanese people on social media. Begging is undignified by its nature, and it’s jarring and unusual to see so much of it. It’s uncomfortable to witness this, and sometimes the tactics are sometimes crass and maudlin. Still, we must strive to treat our neighbors with dignity and respect, always.
I must have watched Bad Bunny on Tiny Desk at least 10 times in April (May Public Media thrive in this era of violence and uncertainty):
Word of the Day is: okpa
I encourage you to support National Nurses United in their effort to Reinstate NIOSH – National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health and keep basic workplace protections: https://act.medicare4all.org/sign/tell_congress_reinstate_niosh
Join the $15 for Palestine campaign; send $5 each to the following organizations to help provide critical and sustained aid to the people of Gaza: