Since we both were feeling a whole lot better we decided not to waste a warm, sunny autumn day - we drove into LA to see the Museum of Tolerance. It was a first visit for both of us and we were so very impressed by the breadth of the exhibits; the exploration of prejudice spanning age, gender, race, and sexual preference. One floor is dedicated to the holocaust. Another was a series of vignettes representing the lives of famous individuals who have explored their family trees and their roots.
We especially enjoyed an exhibit of childrens' toys made from trash, collected all over the world, on loan from Childrens Fund International (formerly Christian Childrens Fund). Some of these pieces were just amazing! They showed such imagination, and the determination of kids with nothing to create their own fun.
While some of the exhibits are difficult to look at, we left there feeling upbeat, reminded that things are improving and that, through communication and education, they can grow better and better still.
We especially enjoyed an exhibit of childrens' toys made from trash, collected all over the world, on loan from Childrens Fund International (formerly Christian Childrens Fund). Some of these pieces were just amazing! They showed such imagination, and the determination of kids with nothing to create their own fun.
While some of the exhibits are difficult to look at, we left there feeling upbeat, reminded that things are improving and that, through communication and education, they can grow better and better still.
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