Independence Day

From my son's Facebook post:

Are we truly free if our brothers and sisters are still in servitude?
Are we willing to stand up when another is denied the freedoms which we hold so sacred?
We celebrate independence from oppression, not from our fellows.
We exist interdependently, equal and free.


We took a big step today and had my son over for dinner, the first time we've shared a meal with someone since you know what. It was outdoors, we were distanced, he used disposable plates and utensils, no communal dishes on the table. Kinda weird, but better than nothing. Next time I hope we'll be a little more comfortable now that we've worked out some of the details.