Politics: I am neither on the left, or on the right, but in the middle. Freedom, I value. More laws and rules, I hate. Arguing and strife, I hate. Violence, racism, I hate. Hypocrisy, dang! Why, oh why was it applauded and generally okay when Target was trashed, and Walmart was flooded, and multitudes walked away with "free" t.v.s, when police stations were set on fire and innocent bystanders beat up, small businesses looted and smashed, all in the name of "peaceful protests", but storm the capitol, and well, just for the record, I do not support this either! And call me a conspiracy theorist, but some stirring up trouble were there just to make Trump supporters look bad. And don't get me started about who is in control of the media. It's just WRONG.
I do not like everything about President Trump. But he's done an awful lot of good for this country, including improving relations with N. Korea, he's wise in his dealings with China, not in bed with them for heaven's sake. I actually feel bad for him, that he's been so absolutely disrespected. "Not my president", I can't imagine being like that, no matter who is in office. Was there election fraud? I won't even go there. It's just scary how far the media will go to paint the world how they want you to see it.
So I don't want to be dragged down into despondency by the news, yet I don't want to live with my head in the sand. I feel I owe it to my kids to teach them not to believe everything they hear, to read between the lines, think for themselves.
With all of this said, life is still a gift. If you are alive today, that is a gift from God. Last night, I had trouble falling asleep (coffee, how I love/hate thee!). Anxious thoughts were trying to edge their way in, so I was tossing and turning, and counting my blessings. I was listing every single thing I was thankful for, and I finally fell asleep.
There is no doubt this is a troubling time to live in. We have a nursing home in our county, the very home my mother-in-law was in for rehab a few years back, which is FILLED with Covid-19. I'm not sure the latest numbers, but over 30 have died, and close to 200 tested positive. This is beyond sad. Not only are the residents without their loved ones visiting, week after week after month, but so many are sick and dying alone. That is the most dismal thing I can think of. So even when I'm enjoying quarantine, sitting at the sewing machine, or binge watching Grey's Anatomy with the teenagers, there is that somberness running through the back of the mind, that awareness that all is not well in this world.
This is the day which the Lord has made, it's up to us how much we get out of it. I know that in our home, how I take things seriously sets the tone around here. We have a turkey defrosting in the refrigerator, doesn't a turkey dinner sound good? Last evening, we had homemade meatballs, with spaghetti and sauce, canned green beans for me. I would prefer spaghetti squash, but one cannot always have what one wants, ha. I also made some cuppy cakes for a little sweetheart who turned one year old. Mama Molly Rose is a nurse, has had a vaccine, and was willing to intrude upon our quarantine, as we were willing to have her. A grandma HAS to see her little granddaughters!
I know that Ophelia Madeline Rose doesn't actually understand too much about birthdays, but big sister Lydia Eleanor certainly does! (I wrapped a gift for her, too!)
Today I have to bring the girls to be tested, it's a voluntary, at the school. Hopefully they'll be negative, and hopefully it'll help school be in-person again. Online school gets boring!
This is how I actually feel today:
When you can't fall asleep at night, when you've gotten to bed after midnight, then morning comes and it's like, ugh! I can't function yet! Ah well, the culprit comes full circle to the rescue, thank you, hot delicious cup of coffee...
17 comments:
My heart is heavy today after listening to the news. I agree that President Trump did much good for our country and I hate that he is leaving on such a sad note. I have to keep reminding myself that God is in control as always.♥️Susan
Susan, I could just cry, people are so heartless. Poor President Trump.
I agree with everything you said about what is going on. It is all very concerning. I will leave it at that.
Like send him some money. Poor guy is being abandoned by corporate supporters just when he's down. A few dollars from 15 million of us would make a big difference.
Grits, I don't think it's the money right now, I think it's how mean people have been to him, so disrespectful. There are politicians I don't care for, their policies extreme, damaging, over reaching, but I just don't get the extreme HATE that is coming out. It's like all the frustrations in life snowball and one blames a certain party, or a certain President. I've seen friends, grown people!, spew negativity and name call, like kindergarteners! It's appalling! Again, I support freedom, freedom of press, and when one side controls that narrative, ugh. I just want to live my life...without smothering taxes, laws, censorship....
I agree with you 100%. We need to keep him, his family, and this nation in our prayers
I agree with you 100%. We need to continue to pray for him,his family and this nation. God is a just God, and He sees everything.
100% agree with everything you said. I wish everyone could just calm down and take a look at themselves for a little bit. They would see they are doing exactly what they are accusing others of doing. I am teaching my kids the same thing, how to actually look up information, not just believe what the news tells you. Watch live speeches on C-span, look up court documents, read actual bills. Don't just wait for someone to tell you what is happening because they are just giving their opinion. And right now, opinions that differ from the loudest group in the country, get cancelled.
What is going on in nursing homes is just so sad. They need to be able to visit. Our local nursing home has had it go through a couple times, now people who have already had it are testing positive again. My mom works there and she tested positive twice. Absolutely no symptoms this last time. Every year at this time they lose a lot of residents to the flu tragically. This year there haven't been any flu deaths a nd the covid deaths are less than normal flu deaths so that is a little bit of a positive.
I have really been debating about responding to this post. Although I don't know you personally, I have been reading your blog since Camille was a baby. We live on opposite sides of the country, but I feel like we would be good friends if we knew one another in "real life". You seem like the kindest person in the world, and I really feel that you would feel the same about me. However, our feelings about our president could not be more opposite. I agree that President Trump has done some very good things for our economy and our country, but I simply cannot get past his behavior as a person. In my opinion he is his own worst enemy, and certainly does not know when to keep his mouth closed. His infantile behavior, outright lies, and mishandling of the pandemic have overshadowed all of the good he has done, and this is really sad! They say that there has never been a president who has divided the country (and his own party) in the way that he has, and that certainly seems to be true.
Laurie in California
Disagree with Laurie... Obama divided the country. It stayed divided during Trump's term. But it started 100% with Mr. Obama and he seemed to like spurring it on and making it happen. (I didn't vote for Trump and didn't know if he could 'play well with others' but certainly came to respect him. His business and economic background was exactly what we needed to bring jobs, shrink unemployment and blew through numerous record highs on wall street.)
Laurie, I welcome the comment, it's fine if we don't have exactly the same opinion. I think the whole country would be in fine shape if people could accept each other's differences. One thing about President Trump, I don't think he is capable of lying. He doesn't care enough what other people think of him, to lie. I am not saying he is a stellar person, but I think he has done good things for our country. China is a threat, and our new guy is up to no good in that department.
I will admit, I did not vote for Mr. Trump the first time, just couldn't do it, but he did a good job, I admire how he is just who he is. And seriously, we CAN give honest opinions here, I don't mind. (Also Laurie, President. T. did close the borders quickly at the beginning of the pandemic, was totally criticized for it but did it anyway. Then, believe you me, he gave King Cuomo here in New York everything his majesty's heart desired and more! More ventilators, a Navy ship for patient overflow, more masks, PPE, he shipped it all to NY! What did he get in return? Lies. King C. lied and said he got no help from the Federal Government. We here in NY know the truth. King C. DEMANDED, made it LAW that nursing homes were NOT allowed to test, nor refuse Covid patients coming into nursing homes...he bungled it, then blamed it on Trump.) So much deceit. But I digress. You all can voice what you want, but ha, I WiLL be chiming in! And never, ever, any hard feelings.
Thank you for your kind response, Della. I was so worried to voice my opinion because I knew from the previous responses that my opinion would be in the minority and I'd be so sad if you blocked me from reading your blog! It is amazing to me how we can view these politicians in completely different ways, given that we all watch them in action on the television! When the pandemic first took off and New York was really in trouble months and months ago, my husband and I would watch Governor Cuomo's news conferences, and we were so impressed by him. To us, he was so professional and in direct contrast with the president during his press conferences. We kept thinking, "Why can't Cuomo be our president!" I'm sure you think we are out of our minds.
Laurie in California
You are all delusional!! Trump is evil. I have followed you because I think your life is interesting if not weird. The number of children you have given birth to is rather a lot. However, living and working in Utah I have become tolerant to explosive birth. Bravo. Your children sound like honorable young people.
However, Trump is an eval evil man thank Good god he will be gone shortly. How any of you have supported this misogynistic, racist, evil man is beyond comprehension. Good god north korea is your validation for this asshole. What about alienating us from the rest of the world!!! His deplorable reaction to Covid 19. Thank god more than 80 million of us voted this asshole out. On another note......sneaking into Florida and defying travel obligations is disgusting. I have not seen my son for over a year. I am a health care worker in an NICU and I have not gone anywhere. Shame on you
Unknown, please leave a name next time, k? The weird thing is that it sounds like if I met you in a store, you'd be a nice person, but behind a keyboard, savage!, as my kids would say. I'm glad you've judged me thoroughly and found me not quite 100% lacking. I also did not SNEAK into anywhere. We are 100% free to travel within the United States, here in NY. We have to follow the guidelines upon return, which we have done. I bought my tickets, fair and square, not on the black market or anything. (JetBlue is fantastic, btw. They still give out drinks (with ice!) on the plane, and snacks. ) I see it from this prospective: SOMEONE has to keep the airlines in business! Lest you think I'm flippant, I will disclose this: it's not an easy decision to travel during this time. It's not an easy decision to go into Walmart for dog chow, batteries, and a gallon of milk. Some say they never go out, they use Instacart. I've been out in the stores since the beginning of this, and some of those workers who gather groceries and work for the ordering places like Instacart are OLD and FEEBLE. There was one guy in Aldi, looked to be 70+ years old, filing a cart so someone else didn't have to enter the store. I'm not saying it's wrong, but when it's used as VIRTUE SIGNALING to say you never go out, when it falls on someone else to do it for you, well harrumph. (tangents, right?). But I am sorry you haven't seen your son, that one of the worst things for a mama. (I did get to see my son from California, he met us in Florida, I hadn't seen him in almost a year, it's really hard!). Also, Unknown, God bless you for your work, with the tiniest little blessings, that does take a special person. My oldest has been working extra at a second hospital on weekends, in the ICU, it is undeniably a difficult time. It's leveling off here though, so I am hopeful we're seeing a light at the end of this tunnel...also, three of my nurse kids have gotten their first vaccines, so that's something too! (Kudos to you for becoming "tolerant to explosive birth". I'm sorry. Do you know how when sometimes something strikes you as just really really funny? I think of my newborns, sent directly from heaven into my arms, such blessings, and that you are tolerant of that...well, thank you?)(I don't mean it to be rude, either, honestly)(and I do have to say one more thing: Trump gave and gave and gave to NY state back in the beginning of this. He closed borders, he sent ventilators and PPE and a Navy ship...)
Wow Della, looks like the “tolerant, peace loving liberals” found your blog, lol. And if that person only knew how many people have traveled to places like Florida and Texas to get away from their highly restrictive states...! I live in Florida and believe me, people from both east and west coasts have been coming here in droves since March. And I don’t blame them. People can’t stay locked down forever.
Well, that was fun!! Bill and I like to observe different channels, networks, sometimes, and it feels a little like your comments!! I guess it starts with what you want to believe, and then you fill yourself with information to back it up!
The main thing we've noticed, though, is the spirits that come across.. rather mean and frustrated vs pleasant and hopeful. ?
That's one of the many things I love about you, Della.. you are always pleasant and hopeful!! And I agree with you, and I'm your big sister 😷😂😂
Michelle, we had such a nice time in Florida. There is a smell, when you arrive there, a scent of warmth, a welcoming aroma, I know I sound like a weirdo, but I love visiting Florida. I've been down to visit my mom-in-law three times lately, in Sept., Oct., and last week. She NEEDS it. She has decided, at 91, that she wants the visitors. She's a bit wobbly, but lives on her own and still drives. We need to keep an eye on her, and it buoys her so much when she has a visit to look forward to. One of my daughters is going down next weekend to see her.
Cheryl, I am too snarky though, too snarky for my own good. It keeps me awake at night sometimes, I just hate strife. But sometimes you have to take a stand, and not wimp out, right? If it were up to me, I would just take a butter knife and smooth over the frosting, and forget all the differences...but sometimes I just feel driven to speak up.
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