Women in Color

I haven't had the wherewithall to write too much about the insurrection at the Capital yet other than that it happened. It is just too much, too over the top, both in that it happened, and people died and that it could have been much worse, but also in that there were clearly members of Congress who aided and abetted the sedition, who are more proud and defiant than penitent. I am still processing what it means about our country. All of that is very bad news and eventually I will reflect on it but not yet. The inauguration was a complete repudiation of all that the previous administration stood for, which was very hopeful and joyous to experience and to think about in the aftermath. First there was the shattering of the hgeights that women can aspire to with Kamala Harris being sworn in as the Vice President of the United States. Her spouse was at her side, beaming at her, and clearly very proud of what she has accomplished and ready to take on the role of the first Second Gentleman. It was a soul lifting moment. I love the memes around it, which essentially say put your shoes on ladies, there is broken glass everywhere. I think we have all learned our lesson about what her election means, which is nothing beyondf the fact that she was elected, women continue to be subdued by the patriarchy in very real ways every single day, but it was and is a great moment, so bask in it if you are so moved. The other thing was that women were wearing bold and bright colors. None of the uniform of men was on display. Instead it was a celebration of a new day. Yes we can!