As Election Day Looms

 

Honestly.

I'm just not doing all that well.

Vicki Lane posted this at her blog and it spoke to me  -

May you grow still enough to hear the small noises earth makes in preparing for the long sleep of winter, so that you yourself may grow calm and grounded deep within.

                                                             Br. David Steindl-Rast

I am feeling far from calm, and am seeking ways in which to feel grounded.

I'm feeling more like this normally very strong woman today -

(Trying to find the name of the artist - please let me know)

Truth be told, even having not smoked since 2008 I am craving, for the first time, a Virginia Slims cigarette 22 miles long.  Instead of caving into the craving, I'm spending a lot of time sporadically and enthusiastically shouting Fuck Donald Trump.

So.  Until my favorite football team plays this evening, I'm busying myself about the house making a pot of spaghetti.

And because I believe in self-care, I'm settling in with flowers, candy, coffee, and books.

Take care of yourselves, my friends.

And if you haven't already - Go Vote!  

And Vote Blue!