Things are peaceful around here. I both hate and love November. 8 years without James this Thanksgiving. That just sucks. But my granddaughter turned 10 over the weekend, which was cause for much fun and an excuse for me to buy somebody "Hannah Montana" outfits.
We are finally "of that age" where our friends and loved ones are suffering the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. And that sucks, too. It's not fair that marriages and bodies wear out. It's horrendously unfair and that a creepy, evil disease sneaks into somebody we love. Somedays it's hard just to catcha breath, much less smell the roses...and even the roses can be a little wilted.
I am glad for my remaining family and friends....for nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law (even when they yell at me for voting for Obama) and girlfriends who tell me the truth about myself, (even when I really don't want to hear it). I am grateful that the weather turned cool last week and that a young, ridiculously-in-love young couple I know finally married. I am grateful that Arnie and I still love the hell out of each other and plan on riding through the last lap in (to steal a phrase) "hot, righteous monogamy".
We are a fortunate crew of women.... smart, able and good-hearted. I pray we each find something to warm our souls today.
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As to your comment on the election: Yes!! Yes, yes, yes!! I am so happy you voted for Obama. I learned today that two of the three administrative assistants in my area seriously believe that his election is a sign of the End of Days, and I won't dignify by putting in writing what they think he is. I worked for 14 hours as a poll watcher/voter protection person in case there were Republican challengers assigned to my little precinct, but everyone was lovely and respectful of each other. McCain won my precinct 253-177, but I thought that was closer than it should have been and rightly predicted Indiana would go blue. Anyway, it has gotten as bad as it could get, so I hope everyone keeps their expectations realistic. Love, Lisa
I am a Republican who was so disgusted by my party's behavior (no moral spine and no qualified candidates)that I voted for the other guy. Good news is that the other guy is a cock-eyed optimist who wants to advocate for common man. Hope he's got the, er, balls to make what he promises happen. I think he has the best interests of our country in mind for at least the next 8 years...energy, economy and getting the heck out of Iraq. He is in my prayers daily.
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