Dona Nobis Pacem 2024
Day late and a dollar short as my Grandpa would say.
What would my Grandpa think about the state of the world right now?
He'd be shocked,
He'd be sad,
He'd be angry,
He'd be confused.
He'd also be kind,
He'd also be generous,
He'd also try to fix it.
He was a pragmatic man,
He was a dreamer.
Head in the clouds,
Feet firmly anchored,
Life was hard work,
Life was fun,
Life was lived with the understanding that it could all go to Hell on a dime.
Life was precious,
Life was a privilege,
Life was what you made it.
He'd be so ashamed at how we communicate on the internet,
He'd be so angry at *Faux* news,
He'd be shattered at how we treat each other.
I learned generosity from him,
I learned kindness,
I learned how to be responsible for myself.
Your actions are who you are,
Not your religion,
Not your education.
How you speak to people,
How you treat people,
How you live your life.
I wish all of us peace.
Be kind.
Be like Grandpa.
