Slice of American Life
Slice of life as an
American, namely, me,
on the morning of
September 6th: Called
Senator Portman to share
specific concerns
about Kavanaugh
hearings; listening to such
proceedings as they
happen; got a text
requesting that I knock doors
this weekend for Dems
in my area;
talked to a Bible-toting
couple at my door
discussing treating
others with love and kindness
just as Jesus did.
Why, you wonder, would
a Jewish, feminist, card-
carrying Dem have
that conversation?
We must listen to others
with compassion and
kindness. This is what
is missing in our country.
Whether religious,
political, ed-
ucational, personal….
we must be guided
by a respect for
others who show us respect.
Lead by example.
That is what I have
attempted to do my whole
adult life. Just so
you do not get too
concerned, I was sure to weave
my political
views throughout my talk
with door-knocking visitors.
I mentioned my yard
signs — one for Danny
O’Connor, one for Sherrod
Brown; I told them what
was on my tv;
I said that I understand
how difficult it
is to knock on doors
of strangers to share what is
important to you.
We talked of hope and,
of course, I asked if they were
registered to vote.
(Haikus #1621–1638)
