Hope?

[kathrynrose]

If you mention the movie Oliver!, most people are probably going to think, "Please, Sir, may I have some more?" This, followed by a bunch of kids singing and dancing about being hungry. (That's ok. I grew up with musical theater, and over the years people have sung and danced through a lot of incongruous subjects.)

When I think of Oliver!, I

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[kajel]

hugs and love This is so much what I need to hear right now.

[kathrynrose]

Hugs. That makes me happy. :)

[dmousey]

***Hugs*** The young'uns do lend to that hope thing, don't they? I annoy as many peeps as I can on FB and Twitter! I can say activism never ends, and people can't afford to NOT pay attention. That is what 'they' count on. Plus we must never become so beaten down that we accept discrimination and oppression as normal- as long as it isn't us.

Nice write! Hugs and peace~~~

[kathrynrose]

Thanks. Hugs back atcha.

I think the young folks just aren't as tired. :)

[kehlen]

I read a very true thing today: you got to get involved in politics, because when politics like that get involved with you, it is too late.

Yes, we have to unpack it, very true.

[kathrynrose]

Yep. When there are folks who are actively working to wear you down, and you give up, they've succeeded. I tell myself that a lot.

Thanks.

[pallid_regina]

Wow, nice perspective! Love it!

[kathrynrose]

Thanks! I'm glad you liked it. :)

[yarrowkat]

this resonates hugely and the end of it made my cry a little.

[kathrynrose]

aww! I hope in a good way.

::hug:: thanks.

[yarrowkat]

oh, definitely in a good way! because it's true and real and beautiful.