My People

 It has been some time since my last blog.  

I guess, like many of you, I am news weary.  That is, I am so damn tired of all of the bullshit coming out of Washington.  Trump's worsening Dementia, the implementation of Project 2025, the loss of free speech, the militarization of our cities, the horrendous treatment of immigrants and racial profiling by ICE, the loss of Democracy and implementation of an Autocratic regime, the government shutdown, the prosecution of Comey and others as retribution, the constant lying by every politician, the bribery and grift perpetuated by Trump, the hijacking of policy by the likes of Stephen Miller and Tom Homan, and the fact that our press and media are now controlled by 3 conservative individuals that don't believe in diverse opinions being broadcast or printed are just a few of the plagues affecting our Country.  I think I would rather have the  hail, frogs, lice, flies, darkness, etc that were the 10 plagues of Egypt!

So, what do we do about it?  Get involved!  I know it is difficult and scary but we all have to stand up for what is right.  If we don't stand united against these tyrants and their draconian policies, then there won't be a Country left for our children and grandchildren.  But that is not what I really want to write about...it is so exhausting!

I want to write about positive things!  As you know, I have had some health problems recently and although I seem to be getting better day by day, it makes one think about what is truly important.  I have read a lot of books over the last few months and have enjoyed a variety of writers.  

One of the purposes of reading is to help you live lives beyond the one you are inside.  It connects us to everyone and everywhere and every time and every imagined dream.  It helps one to escape, and it just might teach you something.

And sometimes, certain passages hit home and I can't help but make note of them.  Recently, as I was enjoying Humorist, Dave Barry's most recent book, I came across this passage:

"In the end, your professional achievements don't matter.  In the end, all that matter-all your really have-is the people you love.

Not your job. not your career, not your awards, not your money, not your stuff.  Just your people.

Which is not to say wealth and fame aren't nice; just that they're nothing compared to family and friends."

How true!  I know I would have had a much more difficult time getting through these few months without the love and support of my Family and Friends.  The phone calls, visits, dinners, coffee cakes, brownies and just the thoughtfulness of my people is uplifting and I am grateful!  I like to believe that the readers of this Blog are included as "my people."  Special shoutout to my Best Friend, Connie, who has been by my side for over 54 years and didn't complain even when I criticized her driving as she drove me around town to doctor appointments and other places!  Well, at least she didn't complain too much!

People never forget the way you make them Feel!!

And The Journey Continues........