I try to time my morning walks in the sweet spot between the cougars are no longer prowling and it's not too hot.
About a month ago there was an early morning cougar in our next door neighbors' backyard so yeah...I think about it.
Lately 7:00 feels about perfect. I put in earbuds and listen to my favorite podcasts. I smell the flowers and feel the mist rising from sprinklers in yards I pass. I duck under leafy branches of trees that spill onto my path. I see a handful of people I know, also out for either walks or runs. We wave hello and good morning and carry on.
It's one of my favorite parts of the day.
And I know that many people don't have the opportunity to take a lovely walk in a super safe (except, you know, the cougar) neighborhood. I never see police but I would never imagine they would suspect me of anything as I stroll along listening to my podcast.
I used to not totally understand the term white privilege but I think I grasp it more now.
I don't apologize for being white and for my privilege because I was born white. I am not doing anything wrong by being white.
I am sorry that everyone can't feel safe the way I do though.
I truly am sorry for that.
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