Thank you, Jeanne, for your thoughtful comment. Cards That will be right around when I have time on my hands.. Trying. 🙂

The brutal reality of this essay grabbed my attention, bringing back all kinds of memories when I advocated for immigrant teens in juvenile court in Chicago one summer. Those who did not know and play the “pink wana be” game with perfection were punished arbitrarily. Before each session, we’d role play all of the “right things to say” and the mannerisms that expressed contrition so that the all powerful judges were not tempted to misuse their power. My only hope is that those same teens, as adults, have learned to “stick their necks out” for what they believe is right…..to no longer be afraid. You appear to have made that adjustment over the past 35 years. Great photos by the way. When, oh WHEN! will you start making them into cards?? Jeannie