Contemplating our world and the places of differing peoples within it, I hope to do my (admittedly very small) part at bringing equity by treating all people as fairly and kindly as I would like to be treated. I try to use the Golden Rule as my mantra, and I strive for grace and dignity in my interactions with others - although I often fall far short. Very very short. Days like today are good reminders to me to keep working on that.