My father’s workday routine, before driving to the family shoe store, included his stainless-steel thermos and his classic metal Stanley lunch box with two buckles.
All of this speaks to what so many are feeling. There is this perception, mainly from people of privilege I've noticed, that they are the only hard workers. Everyone else is lazy and easily cut. They worked hard, their children are bright and industrious, the others don't deserve a break because they've had too many already. The repercussions of this callous ignorance will be felt throughout all levels of society and for generations. Thank you for writing and speaking out.
All of this speaks to what so many are feeling. There is this perception, mainly from people of privilege I've noticed, that they are the only hard workers. Everyone else is lazy and easily cut. They worked hard, their children are bright and industrious, the others don't deserve a break because they've had too many already. The repercussions of this callous ignorance will be felt throughout all levels of society and for generations. Thank you for writing and speaking out.
I keep trying! I don’t know how many ears the words are falling on. But use what we have, right?
At least they'll know how we feel!