Sometimes, even the most comforting of meals cannot sate a core human desire to feel safe & nurtured.
Still, a girls gotta eat. And so, I pour the box of elbow noodles into the boiling water & wonder if Grama Mabel’s dish can take me there. Stewed Tomatoes are warmed & stirred. Beyond Crumbles are sautéed with fresh chopped garlic & misshapen lumps of icey corn kernels sizzle as they hit the pan.
The clock ticks closer & the polls close. Election results pour in early and the sense of an ending (to swipe a phrase from Julian Barnes) looms. I’ve known this despair before and I’m feeling it again tonight.
We had a chance for progress & moving toward a better world for all. Instead, America elected an entirely m—-ally ban—pt & un—ft Dan—-ous cl—n.
Worse, this time, America knew exactly what it was voting for.
Now, media pundits & pontificators are dissecting & reflecting upon why we lost. What we did wrong. While I agree reflection & being open to learning is a necessary & integral part of growth & a good life, I wonder why we haven’t heard any deep conversation & self reflection from the “winners.”
Actually, I think we’ve all lost. & we’ve lost something profound.
#reviewedNovember2024
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I was wondering how you are and can only imagine how surreal being stateside must feel right now . Its hard not to loose faith in human kind . Teddy will help a lot !
Sending good vibes to you from Spain 🌈
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Sending strength from the Canary Islands!!
We sent our mail-in ballots and had hope for a different outcome. I can't imagine what it feels like now, as the reality is very disturbing - so much so that I haven't slept well since the election. And hopefully there will be the chance to "correct" the course of history again in the near future.
Hope Grama Mabel's comfort warmed your heart if only for a moment. ❤️
