My last post was titled "It's About Time". I guess not.
My last post was about women finally getting their time. I had faith that we would elect our first woman president and more women's voices would be heard and more women's causes would be acknowledged. It was not to be.
Unlike eight years ago, I am not in mourning this time. I am just angry. I think I will be for a while.
A friend shared an email she got from her relative in Sweden saying "Sad day for humanity. I'm sorry for the American people and for the whole world." Me too.
I have real worries about what kind of country and world we will be leaving for our children and grandchildren.
But for right now, as soon as Jake gets here we are heading to Whidbey Island for a work day at the cabin. We will be planting tulip bulbs and some native shrubs in the cabin garden. There will be bright spots to look forward to.
Life goes on, at least for us fortunate ones.
It doesn't do any good to be angry...it is a waste of energy. I will concentrate on those things I can do something about. Planting bulbs sounds like a great activity and visiting your favorite Island, hopefully that will cheer you up!:)
ReplyDeleteAs a Canadian, I am saddened by this turn of events. If he does even half of what he indicated in the past year or so, the only individuals with rights will be American born, gun-toting, white cis males and their trad wives. The rights of women, children, LGBTQ+, immigrants (legal or not) will be decimated. Too, what worries me is the potential for violence against the "others".
ReplyDeleteTake care, put your hands in the dirt and find your peace in your corner of the world.
We also are worried!
ReplyDeleteMy Irish immigrant grandmother used to say "You are who you vote for". Sad to see this is the face of America today.
ReplyDeleteI am embarrassed for our country... I guess it's 2 steps forward, and 3 steps back. But I refuse to let it consume me. Whatever happens, happens... and since it seems to be our country's choice, we deserve what we get. Let's just hope it won't be as bad as it could be.
ReplyDeleteLike Rian I'm embarrassed and worried for the USA. Frightful turn of events. Makes me wonder who I am living next door to...
ReplyDeleteAnd I echo what everyone else said. It's a sad commentary of our country right now.
ReplyDeleteI think that many of the loony policies will fail. You can't set house prices so high that people can't afford houses. You can't set tariffs so high that people can't afford the product. It doesn't work.
ReplyDeleteI am very sad, too, but not as devastated as in 2016. I'm sorry I won't live to see the first woman president, but life goes on.
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