August 27, 2020: As I absorb the events of this week, I am filled with sadness and anger. It is hard to find words to express the mourning and distress, and I cannot imagine the pain felt by the black community; and because of my own privilege, I don’t need to – I can walk away if I want to, confident that me, my family, my daughter, we are safe, and don’t need to fear the threat of violence from the forces that purport to maintain order and safety.