Monday, January 20, Inaugural Day, was a cold winter’s day in Denver…and for our country an even colder and bleaker winter’s day.
As any of you who know Sue and me, we are dyed in the wool Democrats who were very disappointed in the outcome of the November election. America elected Donald Trump and returned him to the White House; it wasn’t a mandate, but it was decisive.
We had hoped that, despite the often divisive language in the campaign, that we would all be invited to work together to move this country forward in peace and prosperity, building an inclusive and more equitable future.
But we don’t feel invited or wanted. We hear no outreach or inclusion. The Episcopal Bishop of Washington speaks for us: “Have mercy on those who feel afraid.” All the immigrants who care for the young, old and sick or who cultivate and harvest our food or build and repair our homes and roads. All LGBT people. All people who believe that we can and should find a way to power our homes and cars, without destroying our natural world. Where is the outstretched hand for support and comfort? Is there room in America today of us? I despair but continue to hope.
As John Lennon said, “it’s time to love each other right now.”
Peace and love!
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a dizzying array of executive orders these last two days does not bode well for the next four years. To preserve my sanity, I’ve cancelled DirecTV. I’m going to try to focus on doing well locally for my community and otherwise ignore what I cannot change for this country. Sounds chicken, I know, but it’s the only way I’ll be able to remain sane until he either dies in office or slinks out in four years. How he was ever allowed back in office will remain one of the major mysteries of my life. Clearly, I do not understand… Hugs to you both!
Hi Lynne. I am glad you are getting my blog; it took a while to get back on track but I think it is working OK now. As you might notice, I try to keep an even keel when writing it as some of my readers, read family members, are trumpets, but I also have to speak out as I can. I hope you are well? Send us a catch up email.
L