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Monday: Dutch, book group
Jun. 17th, 2019 11:00 pmI had my Dutch lesson, and brought the second half of the rainbow Asian salad from Sunbasket. I continue to be grateful that they did not double my order again this week.
I had book group. We read _The Fire This Time_ which I enjoyed reading, despite the at times grim and heartbreaking stories and feelings being conveyed by the extremely talented authors. I feel gratitude that they shared so much of themselves, so I do not need to irritate POC by asking stupid questions, and can (marginally) better understand the impact of systemic racism.
It seems from book group that, because the material was more of a surprise to other people present, it was emotionally a lot more impactful and difficult. However, I got the sense that they, too, were grateful for the opportunity to better understand a problem that they are only just starting to get a sense of the magnitude of.
I had book group. We read _The Fire This Time_ which I enjoyed reading, despite the at times grim and heartbreaking stories and feelings being conveyed by the extremely talented authors. I feel gratitude that they shared so much of themselves, so I do not need to irritate POC by asking stupid questions, and can (marginally) better understand the impact of systemic racism.
It seems from book group that, because the material was more of a surprise to other people present, it was emotionally a lot more impactful and difficult. However, I got the sense that they, too, were grateful for the opportunity to better understand a problem that they are only just starting to get a sense of the magnitude of.