Tuesday, August 28, 2012

I Have a Dream: 49 Years Ago Today

A week ago today, I stood in Martin Luther King Jr's childhood home, where he was born, in Atlanta, Georgia. Yesterday, I stood on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.

Dr. King and his message of peace and freedom have been on my mind a great deal over the past seven days.

Forty-nine years ago today, Dr. King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial.

I invite you to spend 20 minutes and listen to his speech in its entirety. I found this a wonderful way to ponder the importance of human dignity, equality, and God's love for all of His children.

We will return to Mary Worth and her comedy high-jinx tomorrow.

6 comments:

  1. Sandi EgoAugust 28, 2012 at 11:01 PM

    Nicely done, Wanders.

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  2. ethel mertzAugust 28, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Thanks so much, Wanders.

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  3. katybAugust 28, 2012 at 11:32 PM

    I think we need to keep dreaming the dream. Sounds like you had a good trip Wanders. Thanks for sharing.

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  4. fauxprofAugust 29, 2012 at 7:46 AM

    Beautifully written, Wanders. We all need to remember, always. Thanks.

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  5. phoebes in santa feAugust 29, 2012 at 10:33 AM

    I've always been very proud to share my birthday with MLK. (Date - January 15th, not year!).

    I also listening to that speech and have stood where he stood to deliver it.

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  6. AnonymousAugust 29, 2012 at 6:05 PM

    Wow, Wanders. I had no idea. Good job you.

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