What We *Could* Be Talking About This July 7th 2021
Topics in Bloom “Um, so how about we not ignore that the world’s best athletes are descending on one lovely city and country in the midst of a pandemic and, oh yeah, that country is saying we are not ok — so we get the hint and then maybe don’t come.”
Quite the needed reminder these days as the world crumbles. Helps to remember that as it crumbles it’s reassembling…
We each need to remember — often — that we have what it takes to not just weather this storm but ride it in joy, arriving at a better place than it was. At least it helps me.
Plus, they hate that; the joy, the fun, the rebuilding a better world for all — but it’s still happening. Can’t fight the good. The arc of the moral universe being long but bending towards justice and all that, like the great man said.
The Topics
- Woke up to news of veteran crime reporting Dutch journalist Peter R de Vries, 64, being shot minutes after a TV news appearance in Amsterdam, the President of Haiti Juvenal Moise, 53, being assasinated in his home and his wife in hospital, all while DT and his team live without repercussions and Putin terrorizes his neck of the woods and and and…
- The Olympics banning caps that are for Black swimmers (uh no, WTF), several South African swimmers being banned for their levels being too high (WTF), as well as Sha’Carri Richardson not going to Tokyo after testing positive for Marijuana. But THAT’S not even the main topic as the breaking news shows. Today it’s, you know, the pandemic attacking the globe and corporate interests dictating our world — though that last part we arent fully discussing out in the open. Well, *we* citizens are, but mass media is super avoiding it. Still. Though that’s about to break because no one is healthy and happy and nothing is working well. (For reference please see that list I just stated and that BS.)
- Um, so how about we not ignore that the world’s best athletes are descending on one lovely city and country in the midst of a pandemic and, oh yeah, that country is saying we are not ok — so we get the hint and then maybe don’t come. Like is the world really going to be so horrible to Japan, a culture we know to be one of the most polite places, who doesnt want us to come but wont come out and say it, but that we ignore it and just show up anyway? Like is that who we are?!
- Also, just seeing “Afro hair” written in articles makes me mad these days. Kinda aprapos of nothing but also not.
I love a comeback story and Italy is bringing it. I hope they crush England and win it all cuz Italy is my team — but also cuz all of Europe and most thinking people feel that way lol. (I mean I am happy for the players but you know, I’m still mad about Joan of Arc and then the reason for Brexit, so...)
There is a powerful new moon on July 9/10th depending on whre you are and its an emotionaly powerful one. It’s centered on home and family, our emotions and dreams, so focus on what you want and enjoy. Find bliss in imagining if it’s not your reality.
Kinda sounds like what we all need to do in many areas, right? Gotta love the stars…
