These are the times that try our souls.
In light of the advent of big trouble in our nation’s social and political landscape, I found myself asking Burt for advice. I started by saying I was glad he was out of this and safe. If he were here I would stand silent to avoid any risk to him. “You were not a take-to-the-streets kind of guy,” and yes, I said it aloud.
“But, honestly, this is too much.” I asked Burt if I should stay silent, stop walking with those who are resisting. I said [again, yes, aloud] “Isn’t it just plain wrong?”
I think I know he would err on the side of safe-and-quiet. I know that I can not heed that advice. I also know he would be proud to support me in protesting because it is just plain wrong.
this is our life 