Well, Ive finally begun to write my “Button Book.” Over the years I’ve collected those pin-on buttons with symbols or words or both that advertise, remind, advocate etc. I have buttons from special events, buttons from political campaigns. Buttons from social movements. Buttons that are humorous. They all have something to say about history, the history of society and the church and my history since they are my buttons. What I didn’t realize is that they are STILL relevant or relevant again. Issues recycle…in a variety of manifestations! I hope we are making progress even so. From time to time I will share some of my reflections on these buttons. They may jog memories for you too. And if not memories, you may have some new buttons that reflect and address our human condition and times.
I am taking pictures of the buttons to go along with my narrative. When I learn to add pictures I will share those too. I may remind you of some buttons of your own that you have lying around.