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My son has a book company that advertises that they publish “Books that matter.” It is true. He only chooses books that make our world better in some way. He learned that from his parents. Since our marriage 51 years ago we have tried to produce, promote, fund, create, and celebrate what really matters. My husband has changed lives. I have changed laws.
But during this time of Covid-19 I have realized that our efforts were not enough. Civil rights demonstrations in the 60’s, women’s rights in the 70’s, environmental actions in the 80’s and forward, LGBTQ commitments in the 2000’s, have all taken enormous energy, and our world still has lives that are treated as less equal than others. The things that have mattered to me still matter greatly, but I am ready to pass on the leadership to others. I believe that my role now is to support the others who take up the mantle. My heart aches as I watch the demonstrations, and I am terribly saddened at the young people who are not willing to wear masks to protect the vulnerable in our society, or even to trust what science tells us. I listen to Ecclesiastes when it says, “There is a time for every matter under heaven.” It is my time to rest. --Cynthia
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