Two owls and a clan of coyotes awakened me at 5 o'clock this morning.
Yesterday I learned there is no place in the Lake Mead Recreation Area to take a shower. Well, at least no place for the likes of us who stay (at all but one?) the campgrounds.
As an aside, there is no electricity in the bathroom. I'd thought perhaps the lighting was just impaired - bulbs out or the motion sensor or something - but no, I tested the outlet next to the sink - no power.
I learned at the visitor center that the Boulder City swimming pool allows day passes and thus shower use, so I availed myself of that facility.
But first I visited the Boulder City Library.
I teared up a bit when I saw this sign in the library:
 |
| Social Justice Club at Boulder City Library, Nevada. September 2023. Credit: Mzuriana. |
In these reactionary times, when noble principles that one would think are above political partisanship, such as diversity, equality, and inclusion, have been hijacked into a New Racism and an internal Isolationism - it wears on the spirit.
So this sign? Out in the open like this? So unabashed? Yes, it gladdened my heart.
As did this sign!
 |
| Period supplies at Boulder City Library, Nevada. September 2023. Credit: Mzuriana. |
These signs of generosity to humankind, they made me sigh. And smile.
No comments:
Post a Comment