I have not posted much about the recent presidential election. I know many of you just want to put it out of your mind, behind you. I have been sad, and then angry, and then sad again, and now I am just fearful. Reading about the President-elect's appointments has made me very fearful for our country, our world, our planet, and his need for revenge.
The outcome has caused division in my family, which I am ready to put behind me. Now it's up to others.
But maybe I'm the one who's not right? Maybe I'm not seeing clearly?
I don't think so, but I know I am not visually seeing clearly. Last Thursday, taking my glasses off after working in the garden, they broke and fell apart. When I took them to the optometrist Friday to see if there was a fix, there wasn't. I was due for an eye exam which I would have to have before ordering new glasses. I was fortunate to get an appointment for Tuesday, so yesterday I had my eye tests, picked out new frames, and got my order in for new glasses. It will take at least two weeks. They are my only pair of glasses.
But this too shall pass. We keep on keeping on, finding joy and sharing kindness.
I just got back from the acupuncturist and asked if he could heal my broken heart. He says I'm not alone, and he's working on it. I feel better after the treatment, but Matt Gaetz as AG???
ReplyDeleteOh, no. I hadn't heard about that one yet.
DeleteOh so sorry about your glasses, you need more than one pair! I got 2 prescription readers from Walmart and it was about $150. I found that getting glasses at the eye doctor was very expensive. Just ask for your script and take it there and in a week you will have glasses.
ReplyDeleteI know you have been upset about the election results, concentrate on the things you can do...it might turn out better than you think. Politics is not worth losing friendships over or family relationships.
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Bummer on the glasses. Even with some vision discount, my tri-focals are expensive. For one repair, the glasses shop owner asked, "do you have another pair?" Like, HOW would that be at my costs!? Your window views are beautiful. Yea, my gut still churns too. Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteLinda, I know how you feel... but I'm tired of being sad, angry, and scared. So I have distanced myself from anything political for the time being. I know I will vote when the time comes, but outside of that... right now I have to do what it takes to go on with my life without the constant anxiety. If I let myself get upset over every thing this man does (and there will be reasons I know), I'll be miserable for the next 4 years (if at our age, we even have 4 years).
ReplyDeleteAs for your glasses, I always keep my old ones and since the new Rx each year is barely different, I use them as backup if something happens to my one good pair. And yes, my progressive lens are expensive. Hope your new glasses come in soon.
I believe that checks and balances work. I hope the worst of the wild rantings will not happen.
ReplyDeleteSorry about your glasses. I hope your new ones come as soon as possible and that you'll like them. I find it's an adjustment each time I have to get different ones.
ReplyDeleteYou may not be seeing clearly due to the loss of your eye glasses, but as someone looking from the outside you are clear as a bell on the political situation. Even the party in charge is doubting several of his recent announced picks and speaking out. I suspect that will result in retribution against them, especially while he has a mega billionaire at his side.
ReplyDeleteI think you are seeing clearly… fear for the future. It is beautiful in your dining room with the colourful windows like a painting.
ReplyDeleteTwo weeks is long to get your glasses. Today I went to the dentist before my two implants next week, I know you had some already .i will have two but I am really scared! Hope you’ll feel better as there is nothing we can do but wait and see!!!
I am just so disappointed in the election, Just when I think I've calmed down he appoints nother fool to office. At my age I might not live to see the end of the this so I need to adjust somehow. Too old to move to Canada and most my family lives close to me anyway. Our small town is historically Republican but our elected officials are pretty much middle of the road even for a farm town.
ReplyDeleteI just ordered a second pair of glasses. My eyes haven't changed much but my memory of where I put them is not so hot. :-)
That is an amazing view from your windows. Wow! Your fall colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteMatt Gaetz??!??!! Are you kidding me!???!!! He's a sex trafficker. And Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii? Oh my gosh! She hasn't been able to win an election in Hawaii anymore. She's terrible! We know she's terrible, but she's "sucked up" to the president to be so he's giving her this position. Arrrghh!
The view from your window is paradise. Here in Misery(Missouri) the legislature is already working in overturning the voters' support of reproductive rights and minimum wages. I will try to remember Kamala's message, "Only when it is dark enough can you see the stars". Mary
ReplyDeleteI find joy in beauty in all its forms.
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