Our Hearts Are Broken

Tonight we mourn Congressman John Lewis (1940-2020),
and we will mourn for a long, long time. 

My heart breaks to write the second number, 2020, inside the caption. It's not often that we get to meet our heroes, the people that make our country and the world a better place. I am beyond grateful that I had the great good fortune to meet and thank Congressman Lewis for all that he contributed to America.

I took this photograph at BookExpo America in 2013. I had the privilege of attending a panel where Cong. Lewis spoke about March: Book One, a graphic novel he co-authored about the Civil Rights Movement. At the conclusion of the panel I introduced myself to Cong. Lewis and he could not have been more gracious. It is a moment that will be with me always. 

We honor your work and your life, Congressman Lewis, by working for a more just nation. Your memory will always be a blessing. 

I had a very different post planned for today, a virtual trip to the Metropolitan Museum. We will visit the museum over the weekend and enjoy a few of our favorite pieces of art together.

As ever, thanks for visiting and take good care.