Every now and then an oldster will nod their head sagely and say "I remember that day"/ We frequently give a passing thought to them and carry on with today's concern.
I want to introduce a possibly unfamiliar and rarely used word to you: Demarkation
From the Oxford dictionary: Origin
" Early 18th century: from Spanish demarcación, from demarcar 'mark the bounds of', ultimately of Germanic origin and related to mark1. Originally used in the phrase line of demarcation (Spanish linea de demarcación, Portuguese linha de demarcação), the word denoted a line dividing the New World between the Spanish and Portuguese, laid down by the pope in 1493."
Yes, this week, and especially today, are demarked.
1. The Confederate Flag comes down. It is but a symbol, but it is a white flag as it comes down. It will take more time, but it is the first step in a more forthright path. It was bloodied again, at least this time it might make a difference? (Hope carries on).
2. Obamacare and it's lynchpin of subsidies were affirmed. States rights will come into play in the future but it is step forty-eleventh in accepting healthcare is a right.
3. Marriage is a right for all. We should eventually forgive the histrionics coming from some (after we stop laughing at their tea pot whistles). We need to stop and thank all of those who have fought this battle over the years. They are no less important than the suffragettes, the underground railroad folks or so many other subversives who got to emerge into the light after long fights. Thank you.
It's odd, I've always viewed these fights as exertion of rights and fairness. Humbled is the word that comes to mind at how the perseverance of a handful came through.
Truly pebbles in the ponds causing great ripples. Thank you for showing the way to change.
It's been a while since I've written but needed to voice my thoughts. Thank you for reading.