It was over 100 degrees today. It was miserable all day.  I rode my bike, briefly, and then I watered the garden.  There was the Zoom meetings and the thought of school being opened that filled my time for the rest of the hot day.  About 7 pm, I received a text from a friend that there was a musical performance at the monument in honor of Elijah McClain.  I jumped up, grabbed my gear, and bolted out the door.  It was a very organized event with some very talented local musicians.  There were violins, cellos, and beautiful people. It was wonderful and it was peaceful. 

Elijah was a musician. He also played the violin. He was just a kid when he died.  His life really was just beginning.  I didn’t know about him until recently. I have been following his story ever since.  I could feel the energy around me. I know that this young man will not be forgotten.

As I walked from the Lee Monument, streaks of lightning filled the sky.  It was beautiful and it was dramatic!  The thunder roared, and it began to rain.  I paused and looked up and let the rain hit my face. After about ten hot days, the finally rain came, and I thought about Elijah.