Saturday, October 25, 2014

Gratitude Challenge -- Day 25

1.  Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  What was once thought by police and others to be "a domestic situation to stay away from" is now seen for what it really is:  A crime against all humanity--because domestic violence touches all levels of society!  Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten.  Yesterday I marched in a parade through downtown Medford to bring awareness to this criminal act--domestic violence counselors, police, judges and survivors spoke of the need to hold perpetrators accountable.  I am truly grateful to be a part of a community that cares for all its citizens.

Thou shalt not be a victim, thou shalt not be a perpetrator, 
but, above all, thou shalt not be a bystander.”
                               ― Yehuda Bauer


 2.  Chinook winds.  I love those warm breezes after the cold has kept my muscles cramped together for survival.   Renewing.  Refreshing.  Rejuvenating.

While sleeping in a hammock, with the touch of a warm wind
we remember why we are in love with life!
                         --- Mehmet Murat Ildan  

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