I’ll start with a segment from Ann Patchett’s new novel, “Tom Lake.”
“Turn your head in the other direction —’’ I pointed to the explosion of white petals out the window.
“You can’t pretend this isn’t happening,’’ Maisie said.
The path forward: Recognizing each other’s humanity
Recognizing each other’s value as human beings is real — and sometimes uncomfortable — work. But always rewarding.
