Heaven knows, she needs it! There’s an impeachment “trial” going on sans witnesses, of course. It’s a David vs Goliath scenario and, yes, David is about to be annihilated. Does anyone really believe that any Republican is open to the compellng evidence against their leader? Of course not. They’re too busy wiping his ass, hoping he’ll get them reelected.
Why? They all took the same oath to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and yet, they now bow to Trump and Putin. The Republican Party?! The same people who are supposedly the “patriotic” party, who wave the flag and claim liberals hate their country. The Republican Party who refuse to bring a bill to the floor to outlaw foreign interference in our elections.
Are you watching the impeachment proceedings? I regret to say I am not. I actually wonder who is watching it? After three years of thousands and thousands of lies, does anyone believe anything this guy and his minions say? There’s a very good reason they don’t produce documents. They’re obviously guilty of bribing a foreign county to interfere in our next general election. Who doesn’t know that?
And what is their argument? The Democratic Party has never accepted the results of the 2016 election, hence, the impeachment proceedings. Which, of course, has nothing to do with the two articles of impeachment that they’re supposed to be arguing against.
They must be very worried about 2020 to invite foreign interference. To refuse to pass laws making foreign interference illegal. To pass laws making it increasingly difficult for every citizen to exercise their right to vote.
It’s already a foregone conclusion that the Republicans will stand lockstep with this President and enable him to continue to flaunt the rule for law and the Constitution. With that vote, the legislative branch will become impotent. They are endorsing the President’s obstruction of justice, his refusal to turn over documents or his forbidding of staff to testify. The courts will be stacked with conservatives that will take decades to undo, if ever.
Is anyone out there worried about the future of our democracy? I know, I know you’re probably thinking I’m way over the top and everything will turn out just fine. Really?! I don’t think so. We’ve elected a highly unstable man and entrusted him with the nation’s nuclear codes. A man who doesn’t listen to anyone with any sense, a man who never reads anything of substance. A man who believes no one is smarter than he is. The same man who gets to decide when to set off nuclear bombs.
2020 will be one of the most important years in our country’s history. It is not a year to sit back and see what happens. A lot of people did that in 2016, and we’re dealing with its aftermath. Will there be a democracy left for our progeny? It’s just as serious as that.
My days of rallies and marching are behind me, but, I did plenty of that in my youth. Now, I’m grateful that I have enough resources to help elect citizens who understand the value of public service. As with most Dems, I will support the top of the ticket no matter who it is. Getting this madman out of the White House is the most important goal of 2020.
But, it is certainly not the only goal. Nothing would make me happier than to get rid of Mitch McConnell. Please Amy McGrath, DITCH MITCH! And Lindsey Graham is right up there, too. There is one hypocrite if ever there was one. Leader of the Never Trumpers?! Until….
Note to my kids: Some of your inheritance is going to the preservation of our democracy for you and my precious grandchildren. It’s a gamble but it’s all we’ve got. God Bless America!
Saturday, January 25, 2020
Saturday, January 11, 2020
Annual Assessment
No, not talking about the tax bill, just my yearly reflection on the ups and downs of life. Lots of positives, less negatives which equates to a pretty happy 2019 overall. Of course, I am deeply disturbed by our president and his henchmen, but I refuse to let them influence my well being…if at all possible.
The most wondrous event was the birth of my fifth grandchild, my second granddaughter. Not so little Frances June made her appearance on August 19th weighing over nine pounds. Already, she tries to keep up her end of the conversation such as it is in the midst of family gatherings. Of course, I am highly prejudiced but she is beautiful with a full head of dark wavy hair and a smile that lights up the room. My son was gobsmacked. He had no idea how head over heels he would be for this baby. His first and truly a miracle.
On the home front, we tackled practically every room in the house and Marie Kondo-ed it. We kept what we loved and got rid of what we didn’t. I admit it wasn’t always easy. God knows, this practice tests even the best of relationships. There are things I loved that he didn’t and vice versa. But, with some negotiation, we mostly agreed and ended up with what I consider a happier, more serene home.
However, I don’t know if I would ever paint four coats of white paint over a red maple bunkbed again. And, I’m pretty sure BH wouldn’t spend four hours straight putting together a corner cabinet from Overstock to surprise me when I returned from one of my trips to Maryland. He couldn’t move for days nor could I from the bunkbed paint job. These are fierce reminders of our senior status!
Goodreads sent me an email last week informing me I had read 57 books last year. Is this an accomplishment? Maybe, but I can tell you that it was quite an eclectic mix of literature, not all of those books landed on the New York, Times Best Books of the Year. I have loved to read since the age of 6, when I read Alice and Jerry, my very first book. I don’t think I can fall asleep without reading at bedtime. It relaxes me and often launches me into my dreams.
I have no idea what BH was reading last night but I’m somewhat concerned since he tapped my arm around 3 in the morning. “Wake up, wake up,” he whispered. “What’s the matter?”
“Invasion,” he says. “Invasion of what?” “Aliens.” “Oh, okay.” “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.” “Good. You do that.” So, around 8, I tapped him on his arm and whispered, “Invasion.” We both howled. Who could make this up?
We enjoyed a couple of bridge cruises in the Caribbean and played in several tournaments. We splurged on season tickets for the Venice Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Braves spring training games. Our Venice life is very quiet out of season and very busy in season. Thankfully, we have maintained good health overall. Not perfect, but who could expect that at our age?
Amazingly, I lost 10 pounds last year and have maintained it! It’s a combination of intermittent fasting and my personal no chips, no fries, no booze diet. Of course, I do not stick to that diet 24/7 but I know exactly what to do if I happen to add a pound or two. I kid you not, I could live on kettle chips.
Sadly, the worst of this year was losing two precious souls to pancreatic cancer. A horrible disease that took them both way too soon. My son-in-law’s brother was 35 and left behind his wife and year old son. I also lost one of my best friends, who retired at age 56 and was diagnosed six months later. I still hear her voice constantly. I am still reeling from those losses.
And, yes, I still have my scoliosis issues but I keep it in perspective. It could be so much worse and I am not scooter girl yet nor do I intend to be!
I used to make resolutions for the new year but now life is much simpler. I adore my family and friends and wish them all health and every happiness. I am hopeful for another year of fun times with my honey. Maybe, I’ll read 60 books this year and earn more master points in bridge and enjoy good movies. Maybe the Ravens will win the Super Bowl.
And, maybe, just maybe, we can restore civility and integrity to our nation.
The most wondrous event was the birth of my fifth grandchild, my second granddaughter. Not so little Frances June made her appearance on August 19th weighing over nine pounds. Already, she tries to keep up her end of the conversation such as it is in the midst of family gatherings. Of course, I am highly prejudiced but she is beautiful with a full head of dark wavy hair and a smile that lights up the room. My son was gobsmacked. He had no idea how head over heels he would be for this baby. His first and truly a miracle.
On the home front, we tackled practically every room in the house and Marie Kondo-ed it. We kept what we loved and got rid of what we didn’t. I admit it wasn’t always easy. God knows, this practice tests even the best of relationships. There are things I loved that he didn’t and vice versa. But, with some negotiation, we mostly agreed and ended up with what I consider a happier, more serene home.
However, I don’t know if I would ever paint four coats of white paint over a red maple bunkbed again. And, I’m pretty sure BH wouldn’t spend four hours straight putting together a corner cabinet from Overstock to surprise me when I returned from one of my trips to Maryland. He couldn’t move for days nor could I from the bunkbed paint job. These are fierce reminders of our senior status!
Goodreads sent me an email last week informing me I had read 57 books last year. Is this an accomplishment? Maybe, but I can tell you that it was quite an eclectic mix of literature, not all of those books landed on the New York, Times Best Books of the Year. I have loved to read since the age of 6, when I read Alice and Jerry, my very first book. I don’t think I can fall asleep without reading at bedtime. It relaxes me and often launches me into my dreams.
I have no idea what BH was reading last night but I’m somewhat concerned since he tapped my arm around 3 in the morning. “Wake up, wake up,” he whispered. “What’s the matter?”
“Invasion,” he says. “Invasion of what?” “Aliens.” “Oh, okay.” “Don’t worry. I’ll take care of it.” “Good. You do that.” So, around 8, I tapped him on his arm and whispered, “Invasion.” We both howled. Who could make this up?
We enjoyed a couple of bridge cruises in the Caribbean and played in several tournaments. We splurged on season tickets for the Venice Symphony Orchestra and the Atlanta Braves spring training games. Our Venice life is very quiet out of season and very busy in season. Thankfully, we have maintained good health overall. Not perfect, but who could expect that at our age?
Amazingly, I lost 10 pounds last year and have maintained it! It’s a combination of intermittent fasting and my personal no chips, no fries, no booze diet. Of course, I do not stick to that diet 24/7 but I know exactly what to do if I happen to add a pound or two. I kid you not, I could live on kettle chips.
Sadly, the worst of this year was losing two precious souls to pancreatic cancer. A horrible disease that took them both way too soon. My son-in-law’s brother was 35 and left behind his wife and year old son. I also lost one of my best friends, who retired at age 56 and was diagnosed six months later. I still hear her voice constantly. I am still reeling from those losses.
And, yes, I still have my scoliosis issues but I keep it in perspective. It could be so much worse and I am not scooter girl yet nor do I intend to be!
I used to make resolutions for the new year but now life is much simpler. I adore my family and friends and wish them all health and every happiness. I am hopeful for another year of fun times with my honey. Maybe, I’ll read 60 books this year and earn more master points in bridge and enjoy good movies. Maybe the Ravens will win the Super Bowl.
And, maybe, just maybe, we can restore civility and integrity to our nation.
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