I was working on posting about my recent vacation, but I am incredibly sad over the attack in Orlando this past weekend. I can't imagine the terror that the club patrons and employees felt when all they were hoping for was a fun Saturday night out. And I shudder to think that if this were in San Francisco, my own friends and I might have been in danger.
I don't watch the news, but I do read it online, along with the reactions to it. On Twitter I heard about Teen Vogue's tweets concerning the tragedy and what we can do about it. There's not much we can control in life, but we are not completely helpless. I just emailed the HuffPo form letter to my senators and congresswoman - it took 3 minutes and a few more open tabs. Anyways, I'll share the tweets here so you can act on their suggestions:
I don't watch the news, but I do read it online, along with the reactions to it. On Twitter I heard about Teen Vogue's tweets concerning the tragedy and what we can do about it. There's not much we can control in life, but we are not completely helpless. I just emailed the HuffPo form letter to my senators and congresswoman - it took 3 minutes and a few more open tabs. Anyways, I'll share the tweets here so you can act on their suggestions:
6. And don't forget, if you're 18+, voting in this election could be crucial in advancing gun legislation. Research your candidate's stance.— Teen Vogue (@TeenVogue) June 12, 2016
I took another piece of Teen Vogue's advice and spoke with my loved ones - we shared our grief while also sharing our own events of the day, appreciating the mundane parts of living. Here's another tweet that I appreciated in all the reactions (and yes, I'm a Hamilton fan):
"Look around, look around, how lucky we are to be alive right now." Definitely has new and profound meaning tonight. #tonyawards— Rachel Sklar (@rachelsklar) June 13, 2016
It's hard to admit that we share this world with hate, terror and bigotry, but we have to remember that we can fight it with love and inclusion.
