Dear society: you could just drop "sir" and "ma'am" and other gendered terms from your public service patter. Literally no one would know it wasn't there, and you'd save so much grief in the world.
"Thanks, have a good day!" has the same weight and impact as "Thanks, have a good day, sir!" No one would know. You could make this change right now, and save the sanity of so many people, trans and cis alike.
I like people who are kind to animals.
I like people who have something nice to say more often than not.
I like people who help others.
I like people who appreciate art in some way.
I like people who share useful information.
I like people who make me laugh.
I like people who show me their gardens/flowers.
I like people who respect other people.
I like people who write stuff that makes me think or smile.
This. So much love. This young skateboarder who goes by the name Skatbirker never gave up. And he had a village of support. When he finally pulls it off. So good. Imagine being lifted up by so many people. What a delight.
Too much anger, hate, and selfishness pervade the world, and Art can be an oasis. A piece of Art can be imbued with the spirit of the artist...hopefully with creativity, beauty, and inspiration.
I am grateful to create and share my photographic work, and thank you for looking at my work, and for supporting all independent artists and small businesses. Take Care, Joseph.
Everything right now is very difficult, my friends. I hope you are all safe and cared for. #Kindness, #peace, #humanity will somehow prevail. It must. For everyone.
"You are not loved for your utility, you are loved for your personhood."
Just came across that quote in my web browsing (an article on burn out) and it just struck me as deeply true, and something others could benefit from reading.