If we were having coffee, it would be very early. It’s not quite 5 am here on the west coast. I’ve been up all night. I can’t seem to shut down. There are too many things on my mind. There is a sense of hopelessness inside of me right now. It has been a tough week.
If we were having coffee, we might be streaming one of my favorite movies. In an effort to just detach from the negativity in the world, I’ve tried to stay off of social media as much as I can since early Friday afternoon. It has helped. I’ve streamed some of my favorite movies, the ones I go to when I want to feel good. I’ve streamed Under the Tuscan Sun, Erin Brokovich, Dirty Dancing, Shall We Dance, and I finished the last half of The West Wing Season 7. I can’t quite concentrate on reading right now. Or writing. My mind is filled with things that shouldn’t be in there.
Yesterday I wrote about a peaceful protest here that turned violent and ugly when an anarchist group took over the peaceful march. There was a lot of damage done. It saddened me greatly. However, within hours, there was a group that was out there cleaning up the damage; broken glass, over turned trash cans, graffiti. It was all cleaned up by volunteers that didn’t point fingers or blame anyone. They just went and took care of the problem. They also set up a Go Fund Me account to raise money to help the businesses that were damaged by the protesters. The account raised over $37,000 in about 16 hours. I haven’t checked to see how much more has been raised. This is a good thing. It helps a lot to know that just as there are people that are willing to destroy things and disrespect the property of others and that of the public, there are also good people that are willing to go out there and take it upon themselves to try to make things right again. That made my heart hopeful and it made me proud to live here.
Friday would have been the 58th birthday of a friend that died earlier this year. That was another thing that made my heart heavy this week. I read through old emails between the two of us and some comments on Facebook between the two of us. I read what others posted about her, too.
Then there is the fact that my seasonal depression was setting in before the election so there was already that component before the world went crazy. So it’s good for me to detach a bit. It’s good to try to take care of myself before it gets bad. Last year I bought one of those light therapy lamps but it arrived too late for me to use it because I didn’t need it anymore. This year I will use it starting now.
If we were having coffee, I would want to hear about your week. I would hope that you would have something good to share with me; something happy; something positive. I would want to turn it over to you because I’m plum out of things to share. So tell me about you; about what you are up to.
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What a gorgeous view! Right now there is little you can do about the election, so you need to try to relax and see exactly where the cards fall. He will not be dictator in chief, though there will be a Republican House and Senate, so hopefully he won’t get the worse parts of his agenda through. He’s already scaled back on “Obamacare”!
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That is a spectacular shot Corina.
Many people are feeling a little out of sorts these days for all of the reasons you mention and probably a few others 😉
Remembering to be grateful for all that we have and all of the good that exists is helpful. A chance to enjoy a beautiful view of Mount Hood is certainly a good place to start.
Here’s to better days ahead 🙂
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Thank you, Norm!
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It’s a disturbing situation indeed and I can understand your fears and doubts. I guess, for our own sanity and peace of mind, we need to look at the positives. And hope that he displays sensibility and leads the country towards peace and prosperity!
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Thank you for your thoughtful comment on what is happening today. I pray for calm heads in Portland and the strength for the residents to handle it. An event occurred this morning 2 Boise police officers and their K-9 dog were shot near here. The shoter is probably dead and all officers should be okay. The K-9 is recovering, one officer is critical. Pray for Peace.
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I’m sorry to hear about the incident in Boise. I have a feeling this isn’t going away anytime soon.
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I agree and I have vague childhood memories on the Nazi takeover of Germany. PRAYING FOR PEACE!
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The election has been really tough. I worry about what is going to happen.
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What a beautiful shot of Mt Hood. We all are still in states of trauma. I wish you a better week in the one to come. I am also watching TV, indulging in some fun activities and fancy cooking at home. We need to maintain our personal happiness to some degree with simple things.
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Hi Corina,
I feel for you following the election results and the riots in Portland sound scary. At the same time, it’s important for us all to feel empowered as individuals. That we can change and influence the world around us.
For me, I hate the thought of a wall going up between USA and Mexico. We’ve seen the Berlin Wall come down and I’d hate to see another wall go up.
I hope the lamp helps lift your mood. It’s Spring here and even though our Winters are mild, I still notice the difference.
Take care and I’ll be thinking of you.
Love & Blessings,
Rowena
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I read an article yesterday that said that Trump won’t build the wall because he wants Mexico to pay for it and they have already said they won’t. If they do, the jobs will go to Mexican workers, not to American workers. And if Trump proceeds, it will take years to make the plan and for architects to design it and get approval and then build it. More years than one term in the Presidency.
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How nice to live somewhere with that kind of view nearby. I’d be there all the time! Have a great week!
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What a beautiful view! It has been a long, hard week full of many emotions. I’m so sorry to hear about the riots in Portland. The division and discord in our country right now saddens me. I have been getting through it by focusing on my family and immediate community, making a difference where I can.
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My days are always so much more pleasant when I don’t read the papers or watch the news and in particular completely ignore social media.
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