I want to thank my mother for being the far sighted, open minded, open hearted person that she was. Even as a child she taught us that we are all the same and should be treated with dignity and respect. These are simple concepts that make sense to anyone with a heart. One of my very first books was People Like Us by Ruth Krauss (1952), a…
I want to thank my mother for being the far sighted, open minded, open hearted person that she was. Even as a child she taught us that we are all the same and should be treated with dignity and respect. These are simple concepts that make sense to anyone with a heart. One of my very first books was People Like Us by Ruth Krauss (1952), a children's illustrated exploration of the similarities and differences among people. Krauss emphasizes that while people may have diverse appearances, habits, and preferences, there are fundamental human experiences that connect us all. The book encouraged children to appreciate diversity and recognize the commonalities that unite humanity. I must have been 4 years old when I read it and I’ve never forgotten it. Children and dogs are more connected to this awareness than us ‘grown ups’.
My parents once gave me one piece of advice that has stayed with me: that no one is better than me and that I am not better than anyone. I passed it to my children.
I want to thank my mother for being the far sighted, open minded, open hearted person that she was. Even as a child she taught us that we are all the same and should be treated with dignity and respect. These are simple concepts that make sense to anyone with a heart. One of my very first books was People Like Us by Ruth Krauss (1952), a children's illustrated exploration of the similarities and differences among people. Krauss emphasizes that while people may have diverse appearances, habits, and preferences, there are fundamental human experiences that connect us all. The book encouraged children to appreciate diversity and recognize the commonalities that unite humanity. I must have been 4 years old when I read it and I’ve never forgotten it. Children and dogs are more connected to this awareness than us ‘grown ups’.
My parents once gave me one piece of advice that has stayed with me: that no one is better than me and that I am not better than anyone. I passed it to my children.
Thank you for opening up and sharing this with us.
Sadly, MAGA (if not already) would demand that book be banned. You know, the party of free speech, anti-censorship (as they censor) and all that. 🙄🤯