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Ix-nay on Mothers’ Day —
Quit the Hypocrisy!
Mothers’ Day 2021…
hits a tender spot for me. Sunday, May 9 is the day my Mom, Ellie, died back in 2013. She had a great life, and she was able to bow out gracefully before the past 5 years or so of off-the-charts insanity (not mentioning any vile names). But, as the pandemic unfolds — still! — mothers continue to get the short end of the stick in our country, thus my call to eschew Mothers’ Day.
Seeing as we are all born to a mother, you’d think we’d have a bit of respect for those who’ve assumed that role. We have a long way to go to hold mothers, and women, to an equal standing. Not only do we need to up the ante with our own respect of mothers, but government policies must reflect the respect due those who hold up half the sky.
Note: I’m not a mom. But I’ve worked with homeless moms for decades, thus my vested interest in their well-being.
The pandemic laid bare the gross inequities much like a Kansas prairie fire uncovers years of roadside litter. As businesses closed or significantly reduced operations, and schools went virtual, moms assumed most of the homeschooling and childcare…
