So you’ve probably noticed I veer off topic sometimes, seemingly at whim. Just what does a post about “Reading Banned Books” have to do with recovery from burnout anyway? On the surface, it doesn’t. But does it? I would argue it’s all connected. In fact, everything and everyone in this world is.
My husband Chris stated recently that my blog has waded into social issues. I can’t argue with him about that. He’s my person, and he provides thoughtful commentary on life situations. Most times, I appreciate his commentary but there are those times when I don’t. And that’s when the fight started … lol. Still, I’m lucky to have him on side for this wild ride called life.
What happens in Gaza, Ukraine or the USA matters a lot to all of us. Politicians who pit one group against another matters. Taylor Swift being booed at the Super Bowl while a hateful President is cheered matters. Banning books from our libraries and bookshelves matters. Are you starting to see the connection? It’s all connected. And these breadcrumbs lead us down the winding path of how we got to this place in society. I don’t think anyone likes where we are. Like a bad haircut or an ill-fitting piece of clothing, we can all agree, it’s not our best look. …
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