tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post9196800244541638966..comments2024-03-27T21:04:40.966-04:00Comments on Knit/Wit: What's Even the Point?Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05434256661615289001noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-80696161293211507382020-06-04T15:00:49.980-04:002020-06-04T15:00:49.980-04:00This is a very articulate post. I feel much the sa...This is a very articulate post. I feel much the same way. I do think taking care of ones physical and mental health means we have the energy and stamina to help someone else. White privilege seems to thrive. Thanks for the links. Janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02500485507169803227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-62523970278892983452020-06-04T10:53:25.301-04:002020-06-04T10:53:25.301-04:00Gah! I think about/see my white privilege lately w...Gah! I think about/see my white privilege lately with just about every single thing I do (it never seems enough) or don't do... and I feel guilty, sad, and depressed, which is also white privilege, but if I follow that road I'll be no help to anyone. I keep plugging away and remind myself that it's OK to feel happiness and joy. Maybe. Thanks for the links. All of the comments on this post are very wise, too.Vicki Knitorioushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03342431774644974327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-49785948364847090572020-06-04T08:16:27.565-04:002020-06-04T08:16:27.565-04:00These links are so great, thank you! I have been s...These links are so great, thank you! I have been sitting with my thoughts which have been filled with some urging to get off my privileged backside, roll up my sleeves, and do the work for my black and brown brothers and sisters. I started by writing letters to *all* elected officials representing me, stating clearly how I feel about the lack of justice that exists for far too many in America. I will keep pestering them until they "get it" too. And my church just announced a task force to work for Racial Equality in our community that I am joining. <br /><br />Kym is right though, it is a big highway with lots of places to help! :)AsKatKnitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10176601489544011641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-28921548214971707422020-06-03T22:56:58.530-04:002020-06-03T22:56:58.530-04:00I get what you're saying, Sarah, and I feel it...I get what you're saying, Sarah, and I feel it often these days. Every single thing I do--and don't do--is rooted in white privilege. Tonight I wrote an email to a friend who is a grassroots community organizer of almost 40 years, and I asked her for some guidance. Because it feels like an abyss, and even when we want to contribute to what's right, it's hard to know where to start or how to FOCUS that energy to truly contribute to change. But voting--always voting. That's always a right place to start!thehandwrittenthankyounotehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10296724020021462006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-71177762817286954942020-06-03T18:27:06.197-04:002020-06-03T18:27:06.197-04:00vote, vote, vote! Thank you for all the good links...vote, vote, vote! Thank you for all the good links (and thank you Kym for the quotation - I love that!)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07047968915708927082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-54780318721360355332020-06-03T08:50:35.230-04:002020-06-03T08:50:35.230-04:00I saw a quote yesterday on Instagram, posted by @L...I saw a quote yesterday on Instagram, posted by @Lindss_tastic:<br />"Resistance is NOT a one lane highway. Maybe your lane is protesting, maybe your lane is organizing, maybe your lane is counseling, maybe your lane is art activism, maybe your lane is surviving the day. Do NOT feel guilty for not occupying every lane. We need all of them." It helps me to think that there are many roles out there - and that we all can do something. Thank you for the excellent links, Sarah.Kymhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01332895223302876006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-87331913282463538282020-06-03T05:51:44.604-04:002020-06-03T05:51:44.604-04:00I think we're seeing just HOW important those ...I think we're seeing just HOW important those local races are. I'm glad to hear you were able to vote!!<br /><br />Thanks for all of these links. They are so helpful!<br /><br />And I'm glad you were able to write a post about this because I know it's hard to do. I love your thoughts about being a shield for others - it's so perfect. It occurs to me that you probably live near The Tree of Life? It must have felt so close to home. Thank you for your perspective!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02759839416399593648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18506844.post-17816919150779626332020-06-02T14:55:25.203-04:002020-06-02T14:55:25.203-04:00I'm ashamed at how little I know, but I can le...I'm ashamed at how little I know, but I can learn, be better, and do better. And we can also knit, spin, read, run, exercise, donate, etc. at the same time we are learning about racist systems, inequality, antiracism, and lack of accountability. If I had to pick a flaw in your argument (and I'm sure you already recognize this), it would be that what you are doing is NOT pointless. Worrying about comma placement is what allows you to earn money so you can donate, and that is not a small thing. We may never see any effects from what we do, but we still must educate ourselves, listen, and help others as we can because that is the way forward.Bonnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11608328439375705263noreply@blogger.com