Gosh, the week really got away from me there. How was yours? I’ve been a little on edge, perhaps because of everything going on around the world, from the two cop shootings this week to the massive migrant crisis in Europe and the Middle East. Michael and I have been in Houston, and today overheard a man in a BBQ restaurant telling his friend that he’d driven here from Orlando to show his solidarity with the police officers here after the killing of a sheriff’s deputy here in Houston. He visited the site of the officer’s death last week, where people have set up a vigil at the one gas pump where he was killed, while it’s business as usual at the rest of the four pumps.
I spent Wednesday night in downtown Houston with a homeless two-month old baby girl cooing in my arms, while my sister-in-law (who spends every Wednesday night with a gathering of over 100 of Houston’s homeless) played with her 16-month-old brother. Their mom was 19 and had nowhere else to go, having been beaten by everyone who ever proclaimed to care about her.
And meanwhile, I continue to write stories about happy things so many people will never have the luxury of enjoying. Sometimes it’s hard to reconcile the contrast between those two. Sometimes it’s hard to believe this is the world we live in. I’ve been working on a few bigger ideas and thoughts around this which I’ll share in the next few weeks. In the meantime, I’d love to hear your thoughts on how we deal with such divided circumstances.
And for your weekend, here are a few things around those interwebs for you to check out.
To warm your heart: When Mexicans crossed the border to feed Americans in need.
To spark your creativity: My column last week in the Irish Independent weekend magazine – four awesome DIY projects.
To get out the vote: Donald Trump and the rise of the great American stupid.
To boggle your mind: Why pedestrians are excited about Google’s self-drive cars.
To wish you a cosy weekend: A dreamy bedroom.
Love you all! Thanks for coming back here each week!
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Don’t back away from pointing out the disparities, Emily. We all need reminders of how fortunate we are, and that good fortune carries with it responsibilities.