Rob woke me with the sad news yesterday. Oh, how I would have loved to stay in bed.
But, Bella needed to be let out. And Dottie needed her first, second, and third walks. I needed breakfast. I still needed to answer questions about the project I submitted on Tuesday and I needed to get that file to the data analyst. I needed to eat that spaghetti at lunch...maybe not all of it, but whatever. I needed to help some customers with problems. I needed to order a toaster while I can still afford it. I played the ukulele a lot. I played my whole songbook, including the dozen or so Christmas carols. I learned the strumming pattern for a new song. Until my fingers hurt. And then Rob needed supper. And, the dogs needed out. And, then it was bedtime again.
And then it was today and Bella needed to be let out.
The things I needed to do got me through the day.
I hope you're also finding a way to cope with the fact that 72 million of our fellow citizens voted for the right to be an asshole whenever and to whomever they choose.
I saw these tweets in the news that helped. A little bit anyway.
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campaign promise #1 already in jeopardy so i wouldn't sound the death knell quite so soon...talk is cheap and both candidates guilty of saying lots that would never materialize...
Bake a cake..comfort food always helps a wee bit. Thanks for sharing. Mary
The necessaries got me through the day too, barely. An unexpected call in the evening had me chatting with a complete stranger (relatively--we're members of the same organization) for 30 minutes, which kicked me way out my bubble of non-communicative doom for a time, and I found I could laugh again, although just a little bit. I don't know if I'll ever know true joy again, but the thought of singing hasn't completely died within me. And last night I dreamed about making a colorful quilt!
I'll still be living with earplugs and headphones within reach (when not worn). It's the dread of what'll happen in 2 months that keeps my stomach churning. I'm hoping Joe and Kamala erect as many guardrails as possible before the dictator-elect slimes back into the People's House.
Carolyn in Pflugerville
I'm going to try to stay calm as Rob said. I did buy some fabric and spent more on take out for lunch - I was treating myself for trying to stay calm. I just pray that some of the GOP in the House and Senate are strong sensible people who still believe in serving the country and not just one guy.
I baked all day on Wednesday because I had to keep moving, and I certainly couldn't work. My spouse went to work yesterday but couldn't do it today. Today, he stayed home and intermittently did yardwork and some real good crying. Our kids are worried (we work to project "concerned but hopeful" at home) because of all the details they learn from peers at school. I hope this isn't the end of our democratic republic, but I fear it may be. Love to you and Rob.
I don't usually comment but I look forward to your posts because you always say what I need to hear. I wish I was your neighbor - but I don't want to live in TX. :)
What a sad day.
“Land of the free?” “Home of the brave?” My heart and soul are bleeding. Let’s hope the truly free and brave rally together and use all their strength to not only withstand the next four years, but use all their resources to impede extreme right wing policies that hurt humanity. How could so many millions of Americans do this? I am mystified while at the same time fearful the our “Great Southern Land” could follow. The culture of me, me, me, is everywhere.
And, just like here in Australia, most products sold in big chain stores like Walmart and Kmart (in USA it’s 80 per cent) are sourced, read imported, from China. If the promised tariffs are imposed on imports, that will hit the hip pockets of most USA citizens who shop in chain stores. Forget about ‘luxury’ items like cars. Free trade is what has helped our economies to survive, and helped to keep developing countries stable. Why would anyone vote for this? Gear up for when it really hits hip pockets. I’m sending the warmest of big hugs to you and Rob as you weather the storms. Along with the rest of us poor plebs.
I'm taking the bright spots where I can find them. Tammy Baldwin, the Democratic Senator from Wisconsin and an out lesbian, was re-elected. She's a great senator and I'm so glad she made it through.
I just feel sick over the election results. I just don’t understand the appeal of a convicted felon. All I can hope is that the USA will survive this. Thanks for your posts. You make my Mondays brighter!
Lane - like you, I find it hard to believe that so many people could vote for this man. There's always going to be a few who would find him appealing - but tens of millions? The prospect of the next four years is very troubling. The Democrats need to start hard work now to ensure that they do everything possible to contain the damage and to find and promote a truly outstanding candidate who can explain why the policies of their party are more likely to benefit every American so that there is a landslide victory in 2028.
The dominance of the USA means that we in Australia and people all around the world are going to suffer.
Megan
Sydney, Australia
On the other hand, I can see the impact of Chinese imports on native trade and manufacturing and employment in my home country as well as in the country I live in (not USA). I'm trying and struggling to find things to buy that are not made in China. And actually, it's making me more mindful of the amount of "stuff" I'm buying and focusing on quality and reducing my consumption. I hope that in my own little way, this will help the planet in the longer term by reducing the need for landfill.
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