We had a fun week of school with the Terry Fox Run taking place last Friday and the Book Character Parade happening this past Wednesday. Nadia helped me with my costume, which was inspired from the children’s book, Harold and the Purple Crayon. I don’t know what is says about me that I have a purple velvet jacket and bright pink shorts in my wardrobe? I love events like these as it breaks up the routine of school days and brings smiles to community members. These events also give me a chance to connect with people.
We are also preparing for United Nations Day, the big international celebration at our school. We have over 60 nationalities represented at our school and it is always breathtaking to see the diversity of humanity on display. With so many different ethnic groups, religions, cultures, etc. it allows us to focus on what humans have in common rather than comparing self versus the other. With so many different “others” I feel it is a useless exercise to rank or compare one’s own”tribe” or cultural group to others. Nadia and Ocean are marching as Bolivia this year.
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