Turner took us to the levee yesterday and gave us all a history lesson on New Orleans. He told us about how the FEMA money to rebuild the Lower Ninth post Katrina went to white contractors hiring immigrant labor rather than the local businesses hiring local residents. He also touched on the nuances and the complexities of the injustices in our society. Tons of food for thought. The young people in our group had lots of great questions and comments. They fill me with such hope!
We were ambitious with our dinner plans last night. We wanted to grill. Luke, who has never cooked before, marinated chicken and served as the grill master. He did a fantastic job! Of course grilling always takes longer than one thinks, especially when you are cooking for an army. We didn't sit down to eat until a little past 7 and Turner was out there cooking the extra chicken until close to 8. But, the meal was fantastic!
They took the night off - no workshop discussing the ills of our society. We all need a little break now and then!
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