Today life magically went back to normal despite the chaos yet to come. Teddy and I walked to Kroger and sat outside with our lattes and celebratory snowman cookie. A lady sat down at the next table (6ft or more away from us) and asked if she was far enough away. “Of course”, we assured her, smiling widely. Shortly after a young woman came out and started YELLING down her phone. It was obvious that her card had just been declined at Kroger and she was pissed. There was sarcasm, “I am SO sorry you are having a bad day, Boo Hoo”. There were endless expletives, unusual in our wee forest. Our eyes and our neighbors got wider at this unexpected display – maybe she voted for the loser?? Finally she stopped yelling and turned to enter the store again. Just before she did, she apologized for the ‘show’. I said, ‘it’s okay, we all have bad days”.
This hilarious exchange provoked conversation between us and our neighbor. She told us that she was looking up scriptures to calm herself because of her relatives. I burst out laughing because I know the feeling. She was a black lady about my age and I just had a feeling she shared our political viewpoint even though our forest is very Red. I said, “Have you seen that car?” She burst out laughing and immediately took a photograph as we did. Has he escaped to Texas? She asked me what the passengers looked like and they were remarkably normal. Two white females.
It has been a terribly anxious week for all of us and we now have 1 million cases of Covid-19 in Texas so it is hard to truly celebrate. I literally risked death to vote – the election lady greeted us with NO MASK. There were no gloves or sanitizing of booths. There was one INCH between the voting booths and they made us vote for every bloody judge, township director and their dog instead of allowing us to just choose Democrat or Republican. I ran out of there like there was the devil on my heels.
May we be a kinder and more integrated society; there is no malice in my heart for anyone with a different political opinion but I need my leader to be decent.
Yes you do need a sense of decency while agreeing to disagreeing. But I am sure that most people in your country and around the world are relieved as well.
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Thank you, Joseph. K x
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I have never followed an American election but I am so pleased that there is a new President.
I have been truly gobsmacked in regard to comments from the predecessor.
Hopefully he will take Covid seriously and try to help.
It’s scary times but there’s a little hope now.
Look after yourself x
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Thank you, Anne. I think many of us felt that we were living through a nightmare for the last four years, K x
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Trump is an enemy of democracy. Not to mention a scoundrel, a pathological liar and a bully. I don’t have good feelings for anyone that voted for him.
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He is indeed, Neil. I find it hard to understand why anyone would vote so indecent.
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I am relieved too. Enjoyed your anecdote – sometimes you need be careful not to trod on someone’s point of view, especially before knowing where they are coming from. Hoping for more caring and less hatred in the coming years.
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I echo your thought – more caring and less hatred, please! Thank you for your comment, Ruth.
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Amen!
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Succinctly put!
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I too am relieved!!
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I bet you are! We can breathe now (but with a mask on). 😷
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I’m thrilled with the result. Now the hard work begins.
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We have all watched on from here in Australia, praying for the result that you got.. I’m so relieved for you all as well. Let’s hope goodness can prevail once again. xxx
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I can’t recall a time that I prayed as much, Yvonne. I felt a deep sense of shame with every obnoxious tweet. K x
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I’m glad! Love light and glitter
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Thank you, Eliza! 💕
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“May we be a kinder and more integrated society; there is no malice in my heart for anyone with a different political opinion but I need my leader to be decent.” I couldn’t agree more! Though I’m not American and don’t follow politics, I’m also relieved at the result. There’s a long road ahead, but at least it’s in the right direction!
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Thank you, Mags. The last four years have been a dystopian nightmare not helped with a pandemic. It feels like we are coming out of a war zone and it will be hard work.
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Indeed!
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That angry lady sounded like quite a sight. You are right, we all have our bad days and need to express our emotions. The lady who say next to you was considerate to ask if she was far enough. I have not heard anyone asking that over here.
Terrible that the lady at the voting place had no mask on, and sorry to hear Texas has so many COVID-19 cases. Must be scary. The results overnight is one that brings a lot of hope for the future and hope the illness comes under control. Here in Australia the election and result is big news. COVID here is under control but we are all still being careful. Take care and stay safe, Kerry. Run away from all the crazies 😀
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I will run away from the crazies, Mabel!!!
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We’re ever so relieved, too. Let’s now how that nobody will still throw a spanner into the works.
Have a great week,
Pit
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It looks like no one is going quietly…but I guess we should expect that. K x
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I’m still worried – very much so!
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Relieved, like the rest of the decent world Kerry. I only hope that the majority voting GOP voted on party principles, or pure habit, and weren’t persuaded to do so by that buffoon.
We don’t have too many here openly defying safe Covid practice. Most complying even though some would rather be rebels.
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Well we know that 77 million American people are reasonably sane and 72 million are otherwise… I think fear provoked much of it. The dreaded SOCIALISM, the PANDEMIC and quarantine. Thanks for the comment, Roy! 🇺🇲
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And yet – Trump would make out there was no need for postal voting. Glad you escaped unscathed Kerry.
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I still have to live with almost half of Americans supporting a despicable, indecent tyrant… I think I may have had Covid-19 in February when I worked at the airport.
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I think most of the world is puzzled at the man’s popularity. Regarding Covid-19, it seems that immunity only lasts for up to 6 months. Stay safe, Kerry.
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the whole world is sighing in relief and maybe now covid will be taken more seriously … praying things turn around soon 🙂
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Personally, I feel that Donald Trump should be prosecuted for terrorism and perhaps negligent homicide. Maybe after January 20th – that’s when I will really celebrate.
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I couldn’t agree more!
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