— Edith Wharton, American novelist (1862-1937)
A few weeks ago, some students at my son's high school scrawled the word "Fag," across the courtyard in newly fallen snow. Within hours, a group of students replaced that word with this:
Saturday, March 2, 2013
Writerly Wisdom
There are two ways of spreading light: to be the candle or the mirror that reflects it.
— Edith Wharton, American novelist (1862-1937)
A few weeks ago, some students at my son's high school scrawled the word "Fag," across the courtyard in newly fallen snow. Within hours, a group of students replaced that word with this:
— Edith Wharton, American novelist (1862-1937)
A few weeks ago, some students at my son's high school scrawled the word "Fag," across the courtyard in newly fallen snow. Within hours, a group of students replaced that word with this:
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That's terrific to hear, good for those students who wrote love.
ReplyDeleteThanks for reading, Vik.
DeleteMy favorite word to read or write, but to see it lived is the best. Proud of those students.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it wonderful when something ugly can bring abut a lesson in kindness and acceptance?
DeleteOh how heartwarming!Exactly what Mahatma Gandhi believed in.
ReplyDeleteThat's a good story. I'm glad schools are paying more attention to bullying now. Sad that it seems built into human nature.
ReplyDeleteMary Montague Sikes