I bounce around

The five stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance – are often talked about as if they happen in order, moving from one stage to the other. 

The "I told you so's" will be painful for both of us.

The Day the Country Died

He is demented but you voted for him anyway.

He cannot put a sentence together but you voted for him anyway.

His children should be taking his keys away but you voted for him anyway.

He believes everything he sees on TV but you voted for him anyway.

He has clarified what he plans to do but you voted for him anyway.

He is the worst person on the planet to be running a country but you voted for him anyway…

in pursuit of the almighty dollar.

I cannot, will not, and do not forgive you.

Because of you, I will be watching the final destruction and demolition of our country. When a disaster strikes he will be saying, “ oh well, sucks to be you!” When dignity is part of his “job” he will fail. When empathy is required he will fail. When grownup decisions need to be made he will fail. He will represent you on the world stage but embarrass the rest of us.

It saddens me deeply to realize there are more of you in this country than us.

That being said I must deal with it. It means I will once again have to narrow my world to what I can handle while holding back tears of despair. I am not there yet. You have no idea what you have set in motion.

Pity the Nation

Yesterday...

 ...was the first day I could sit down without giving it a bunch of thought. I am happy for the day. 

Butch and I had a Dermatologist appointment yesterday. He did pretty well for Butch considering all the years he worked outdoors. I had three places biopsied. It doesn't concern me as they usually come clean. Hopefully in 3 weeks we get the word, then schedule our next appointment for next Spring just before we head North.

Butch has an eye appt on the 11th. When we get these two done it will be the cleanest, healthiest year we have had for some time. I hope I haven't spoken too soon. We always need to be ready for those curve balls.

Our place has been power washed and we have things once again arranged in the way that works for us. 

Now it is letting the fun begin!