This weekend I walked a little around La Mesa. I hadn’t been out that way since January of last year.
My heart was warmed to see many messages of love and optimism decorating the chain link fence surrounding property that was destroyed during the late May riot, which was fueled by the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis that same month.
The community–mostly young people–produced idealistic artwork full of hope. I saw the heartfelt desire for equality, peace, understanding, and the end of racism. Love and kindness were in most of the messages.
The result of arson during a riot in La Mesa, California.Unity in the community.Positive messages of love and equality on a fence in La Mesa.Paintings donated by Pink Rose Cafe with support of the La Mesa community.Love sees no color. End racism.Hopeful images painted by a young person.We are all under the same sun.All we need is love.Strong. Hope. Heartbeat. Heartfelt.A wise quote about improving the world from Dr. Seuss.Step into the daylight.Be positive.Let us embrace all the colors.Artwork along the fence represents the optimism of La Mesa residents.Together friends.La Mesa kids stand for change, unity, hope, love.There can be miracles when you believe. Though hope is frail, it’s hard to kill.What I’m looking for is not out there, it is in me.Do justice. Walk humbly.We’re in this together.A hopeful vision.Fight for what’s right.Be kind.More heartfelt sentiments along the fence.Be you. Shine bright.Be the change.Love and respect for your neighbor.We can’t help everyone, but everyone can help someone.Listen.Grow through what you go through.Love one another.Fine artwork full of humanity.Make the world a better place.Love wins.Peace and love. Love will win.When you focus on good, the good gets better.Shine like stars.Wisdom from Martin Luther King, Jr. Hate cannot drive out hate–only love can.Love not hate makes America great.Peace. Love. Hope.Believe there is good.Kindness is the sunshine in which everything and everyone can grow.Kindness matters.All black lives matter.The dove of peace.Love. United we stand.Love grows here.
…
I live in downtown San Diego and love to walk around with my camera! You can follow Cool San Diego Sights via Facebook or Twitter!
Downtown San Diego has been my home for many years. My online activities reflect my love for writing, blogging, walking and photography.
View all posts by Richard Schulte
