Refiners used incredibly hot fires to draw out silver from raw ore, repeating the process until the pure precious metal was obtained. Fullers, tasked with cleaning and whitening cloth and wool, used scrubbing and beating techniques along with soaking and soap (lye). Like the silver and cloth undergoing sustained, intense processes in order to become improved and prepared for use, may we reflect upon and be positively changed from our experiences during this difficult year. Let us honor the people and things we now realize we have taken for granted, work to heal deep divides among us, and face our uncertain future with honesty, knowledge, and empathy.