We didn’t see scorn coming…
Years ago at a conference, our chummy DC contingent of friends strolled a town south by southwestern sun. Conversation bulged with laughter and rainbows of perspective.
An uninvited passerby neared our group, his kindness bricked far beneath. He then flared a one-word insult in sneer + racial hate.
“For real?!” …our slim response blended with surprise and then disregard.
Strolling began anew with collective mood well-cobbled in mirth and free spirits.
I joke about racism a lot. But when it happens untied to violence I’m often just fascinated too.
Like wow, they still make y’all.
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