A week from today will be the last day to cast your vote for the 2020 election cycle. But we aren’t there yet. So I say, “Prepare thyself.” Be prepared for a continuation of long lines between now and close of polls on Election Day. Bring a book, a bottle of water, snacks, a chair,… Continue reading Prepare Thyself
Category: Being Frank About Life
So Mad I Could Scream, Cry, or Both
Amy Coney Barrett has been confirmed. The trumpists went against their own norms set with Merrick Garland to confirm Barrett. I’m feeling scared for the future of my daughter, my nieces, my sisters, my mother, and all of female family members and friends. I’m feeling scared for myself, my husband, my family, my son, and… Continue reading So Mad I Could Scream, Cry, or Both
When Will the Good Speak Out
Police officers are taking masks away from people handing them out to people waiting in line to vote. Police officers are shouting their support to the incumbent while on duty. Police officers are allowing voter intimidation to occur. Is it possible all police think so little of the people they protect they will choose to… Continue reading When Will the Good Speak Out
Living With, Dying With: Either or Both
At the debate on Thursday, the incumbent said we are learning to live with Covid-19. Biden said we are learning to die with Covid-19. As much as it pains me, they are both right. People are going to Disney World and other vacation spots. People are having large gatherings for birthdays and weddings. People are… Continue reading Living With, Dying With: Either or Both
He is “That” Tenant
There is always that one family in the neighborhood or complex who is “that” tenant or neighbor. You know, the one that never mows their grass, picks up the trash in their yard, paints their house, plays loud music at all hours, and argues with one another so loud you get embarrassed just hearing what… Continue reading He is “That” Tenant
Civilized or Uncivilized Debate?
For the first time ever, the moderator of a Presidential Debate will have the privilege, or the burden, of being able to turn off microphones if appropriate and needed during the debate. Yes, two people running for the highest office in the land, and was once called the most powerful office in the world, needs… Continue reading Civilized or Uncivilized Debate?
History Doesn’t Forget
Within the next few days the Senate will take up the vote to formally consent to Amy Coney Barrett taking a seat on the United States Supreme Court. We are well aware how hypocritical this vote is going to be. Many senators are going against their own stance of four years ago when they refused… Continue reading History Doesn’t Forget
Brain Break
Need a moment to decompress for the evening. Be back tomorrow. If you haven’t voted yet, please make your plan, and then vote in the way that works best for you.
Hard to Compute and Process
As we get closer to the election, more people I know are letting it be known subtlely, and not so subtlely, their support of the incumbent. Even now, even this far into this administration, I still find it hard to compute and process how they are supporting the incumbent. We all can see the same… Continue reading Hard to Compute and Process
Why I Voted Biden/Harris
A friend, who supports the incumbent, made mention of Biden supporters never saying why they are voting for him, just putting down the incumbent. I will freely admit I would most likely have voted for any Democrat in order to remove the want-to-be authoritarian from office. Even as an imperfect country, I do not want… Continue reading Why I Voted Biden/Harris
Personal Reflections of a Middle-Aged Man 