American Anguish

The events of the past several days--protests in Kenosha Wisconsin followed by killings, unrest and protests in other places, and more have been difficult to shut out. The pandemic seems to be increasing once more but there are many who choose to ignore needed safe behaviors. It is almost too painful.

American Anguish, digital

This drawing, though, "American Anguish," is an excellent representation of my feelings now, in this place. The darkness at the center of the nation is growing. The important thing is not to lose hope, not to surrender to the horrors of the past few months. The key is to continue, persevere, look forward and not back.