Oct 04 2005
Eyes Wide Open
Michael and I went to the “Eyes Wide Open” exhibit at the College of St. Catherine in St. Paul this past Saturday. The lawn was filled with boots, each representing a U.S. soldier who has been killed in the Iraq war. This was an incredibly moving experience for me.
One of the most memorable moments at the exhibit was reading about a soldier who committed suicide after coming home. It’s not been unusual for soldiers to commit suicide, either during their stay in Iraq, or after they come back. We use these men and women up. When they come home, do they truly “come home”? My grandfather was a WWII vet, and he had flashbacks and anxiety attacks due to the war, up to the day he died. He was never at peace with this part of his past.
On Sunday, we went to a silent auction and fundraiser for Women Against Military Madness (WAMM). We bid on a bunch of things that I hope we won! A gift certificate to one of my favorite coffee shops, a voice lesson, tickets to the Lagoon Theatre, a case of rootbeer, a May Day poster, and a wine and cheese night out in St. Paul at the Black Dog Cafe. Good stuff! Wish me luck!
