Four years ago today, we were marching in the streets of Oaxaca — part of a worldwide post inauguration day response to the dark days we could see coming following the results of the US election. Alas, it was far worse than our imaginations could take us. What a difference four years makes! At yesterday’s inauguration we watched as a young woman in a dazzling yellow coat, with her brilliant words and luminous spirit, captured the dark and replaced it with trust in our power to bring light to an imperfect country. Thank you Amanda Gorman for your inspiring words and presence.
When day comes, we ask ourselves, where can we find light in this never ending shade?
And so we lift our gaze, not to what stands between us, but what stands before us…
For there was always light.
If only we’re brave enough to see it.
If only we’re brave enough to be it.
Quotations from The Hill We Climb, a poem written and read by Amanda Gorman at the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamela Harris.
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So uplifting and wonderful!
She was the star of the show!
I always enjoy your posts but this one is particularly touching. Thank you.
I am the Cedar Rapids, Iowa neighbor of the artist Chuck Barth and his wife, Ellen, who have lived in Oaxaca for 28 years.
I am an antique ethnic textile collector and Chuck is an internationally recognized print maker. I have long hoped you would meet because of the artistic quality of your photographs and your spirit. I swear you are soul mates.
Your goodness shows in your posts and they enrich my existence.
Thank you for your posts, past and present. I look forward to them.
Marilyn Langhurst
On Thu, Jan 21, 2021 at 3:53 PM View From Casita Colibrí wrote:
> spixl posted: ” Four years ago today, we were marching in the streets of > Oaxaca — part of a worldwide post inauguration day response to the dark > days we could see coming following the results of the US election. Alas, it > was far worse than our imaginations could take ” >
Thank you for your very kind words. I am familiar with Charles Barth’s art, have great respect for his work, and have met him a couple of times, though unfortunately do not really know him.
Her poem and delivery was inspiring.
Yes, not only her words but also her delivery captured our times.
Your choice of photos and quotes is perfection❣️
Thank you!
I love this so much! Thanks for your perspective, as always!
Thanks for your always supportive words!
Once again, brought to tears by her words, beautifully set with your bright images.
Out of the hearts and minds and mouth of babes, truth and beauty come.
So wonderful to be moved to tears of joy by this inauguration. The last inauguration was more likely to provoke tears of rage and sadness.
I couldn’t bring myself to watch the last one!