“They should cancel every final.” I said to the school librarian, leaning against the front of the circulation desk.“They should cancel them, just because of the state of the world.” She laughed, “Yeah, seriously”.
As always, Lydia, this is so thoughtful and beautifully written. I think you captured something very universal right now -the feeling that so much is wrong with the world but the sense that we must keep on keeping on. I'm glad that you're instinct is not to be ok with that. Your writing alone makes readers think and reflect.
Thank you, I spent a lot of time thinking about how to put those feelings into coherent thought -- something I think a lot of us are also struggling with right now.
I know all of the busy NYC teens feel so seen right now. Thanks for talking about it:)
Oh, Lydia. What a wonderful essay. Thoughtful and accurate. You are right.
Thanks Nancy, means a lot
As always, Lydia, this is so thoughtful and beautifully written. I think you captured something very universal right now -the feeling that so much is wrong with the world but the sense that we must keep on keeping on. I'm glad that you're instinct is not to be ok with that. Your writing alone makes readers think and reflect.
Thank you, I spent a lot of time thinking about how to put those feelings into coherent thought -- something I think a lot of us are also struggling with right now.
Excellent and very thoughtful essay. Thank you.
Thank you!