As we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, bloody but unbowed, and in the throws of losing loved ones and fighting this virus on every level, as in history, it appears at least for now that the tide is turning. Hopefully "opening up" will not spell problems for next fall and winter. Let's pray on this.
This mix represents what my people dealt with for several hundred years; slavery. We survived the capture, incarceration, and ultimately the "Middle Passage", that time when my people were brought to the Americas under horrific conditions. Some estimate millions were lost on the way though disease, murder and suicide by drowning. Despite all of this we survived. This is why we are such a strong people.
If we survived that, we will survive COVID-19.
As a prelude for Memorial Day, a weekend which my family traditionally enjoys here in New Jersey, this mix is presented to you all. We are going to work on a virtual party in lieu of our gathering. Brighter days are coming.
DJD
