I was picking up litter with a friend and colleague, describing why I do it, even though most people say it’s pointless. Why wouldn’t I clean any space I live in?

Anyway, when the phrase in the subject came out:

“I’d rather see it so I can act than act like I don’t see it.“

we both identified it as catchy and worth writing about.

I don’t like sweeping problems under the rug.

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