positives & negatives

Today we have a new art display in the library. Something that has always been meaningful to me is encouraging young artists, and putting their work on display, as much as possible. And, in this place now, I am finding it to be especially inspiring: these Grade 6 creations remind me of the crucial need to seek out and celebrate beauty–just for beauty’s sake–even [and perhaps, because of] when one’s life is one of daily uncertainty and, sadly, wartime fear.