I was never a "POC" until I moved to a largely white liberal area for work. Now not a day goes by that I'm not reminded that I am a POC. For now it's only uncomfortable being surrounded by people who think I am some exotic magical creature for having more melanin than them, but it's not too hard too see how the faux concern will eventually turn into wrath and lynchmobs if they ever find out that I disagree eith them on most things. If they find out I'd be voting for President Trump ... well, let's hope they never do.

And yes, you are right. Every single one of them is on a cocktail of drugs, legal or otherwise, to paper over the depression and anxiety caused by their allegiance to a destructive and nihilistic world view.

Don't worry, there are plenty of us who think the way you do, and I daresay we are the majority.

B

PS I hope you are looking into alternative ways of connecting to clients for your business. Lots of ways to teach music with a good enough camera and an internet connection.