Enough Wings to Fly

This post is a shorter one, but I thought this was kinda neat.

Until recently, I was the GSFF representative for a few Grad programs here at DU, and one of my responsibilities was to forward DU announcements to my respective grad students lists. One such announcement that I forwarded was for a reception for the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, and Ally community of DU.

One international graduate student replied to me and thanked me for sending the announcement, but regretted that they could not come because, in the student's words, "I'm afraid I have not grown enough wings to fly with them!"

The comment struck me, partially because of the student's choice of words. In teaching ESL, I'm always struck by the unique ways that non-native English speakers use the language. Also, I was impressed by the student's acknowledgement of their lack of understanding of the GLBTIA community.

I hope that the student does someday grow enough wings to fly.

Anyway, thought it was interesting.

Peace,
Naomi