It all boiled over yesterday after that vicious attack on Paul Pelosi (meant for Speaker Nancy Pelosi), Ke being approved back into Facebook, and the threat implied in Randy Quaid’s GQP tweet. What happened is very clear proof the coup on our democracy is not over. And people like Ke and Quaid and are making outrageous disgusting behavior the new norm. And “Christian” nationalists keep dragging God and Jesus into their sorry behavior.
This is how I feel:
And then I read Dan Rather’s tweet. Dan Rather is one of the very few journalists I trust for the truth. His advice today makes complete sense to me. I plan to put aside thoughts, grief, and despair about the evil doings of the GQP, trumpers, and “Christian” nationalists.
Today my daughters are coming for a visit. I’m planning a nice roast chicken dinner and we’ll visit and then either watch a movie or a Netflix series.
I am going to reread Jane Goodall’s The Book Of Hope. She said that many times she’s felt anger and despair about what was happening but still kept nourishing that flame of hope that things will get better. She suggested several things to remember during dark times and now, of course, I can’t remember them all. Worthy of a reread for sure.
I’m going to be phone banking, encouraging voters to mail their ballots or go to the polls. Some of the dialers I use have software that will bring up locations for voting and if anyone is unsure where to show up, I can give them answers. I do feel much better when I talk to voters and share our views.
There will be music almost 24/7 this weekend. Right now, I’m listening to Tran Siberian Orchestra’s Lost Christmas Eve. Yes, I know we haven’t had Halloween yet. This music comforts and soothes me.
And then there’s Country First.
I do have hope in spite of being angry. I am staying steady.
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