I took that picture this morning when I was hanging out the laundry. The new green against that blue sky was like an illusion pulled out of a magician's hat- too pure and perfect to be real.
Look up, look up, look up.
I forgot to mention that Mr. Moon was leaving this morning to drive down to south central Florida to meet up with an old college basketball buddy to go fishing in Lake Okeechobee. His friend lost his wife last year and I believe that Glen was the best man at the wedding. I know he was there because I have heard stories. Anyway, he hasn't seen his friend since his wife died and I know he felt as if he not only needed to see him but wanted to see him and fishing is as good a way as any for men (or women, if they are so inclined!) to have time together to talk and renew the old bonds.
He'll be back on Friday and so Maurice and I are keeping things covered here on the home front. Maurice seems a little concerned, as she does whenever Glen goes away, sticking close to me wherever I go in the house. She is such a worrier. I always blame a traumatic kittenhood for her anxiety but perhaps I should blame myself and my own anxieties. There is no doubt in my mind that pets can mirror their humans' emotions.
Well, probably not goldfish.
And I did wake up anxious today. The main thing I was feeling anxious about was the current takeover of our democracy by men who obviously want a dictatorship. It only gets worse and worse and worse and more and more unbelievable. I doubt I could be more shocked and horrified if zombies suddenly began marching from graves or vampires started stepping out of coffins. That is absolutely how little I ever could have believed that what is going on would be possible here in America, land of the free, home of the brave, the country that promised to take in the tired, the poor, the huddled masses.
I don't know why, but some days I seem to be just riding the bubble of denial about it all. Not really. No. Not for a second. But I guess that on those days I am more able to have some faith that this madness will end.
And on other days, my faith slips away, my hope goes underground, my anxiety roars and my depression turns blacker.
Oh, sure. It's just great to hear that John Roberts came down on Trump's statement that a judge who ordered him to stop flying Venezuelan migrants to prisons in El Salvador should be impeached. Roberts pointed out that this is not how the system works when it comes to reigning in a judge who does not agree with a president's actions.
Yeah. That's terrific but what I want to know is- who the hell is going to enforce these orders? The Supreme Court (that's you, John Roberts) gave Trump what can only be described as king-like immunity and so now what? Trump is the quintessential nasty child on the playground taunting, "You can't make me. Nah-nah-nah-nah, nah."
Oh god. It's all so overwhelming.
So I went about my morning routine and I hung the laundry and I ate leftovers from last night for lunch and then I went to town and got my new glasses and went to Publix and saw Lily and did my shopping and here we are.
Here we are.
Here we fucking are, getting our brains and our blood sucked out by the current administration as surely as if they were indeed the zombies, the vampires.
God, I hope I feel more able to cope tomorrow. This mindset does no one any good. Pottery classes begin again in the morning and Lily will be with me and Jessie and I am excited about that.
Other than that, I really don't have words to end this tonight so I'll just say the usual-
Love...Ms. Moon
The new leaves and clean sky are a lovely combo. The affairs of state will come right. The Dems need to pick their hill to defend or die on. Hopefully sooner than later.
ReplyDeleteIt just seems like the Democrats aren't ready to die on any hills. And really- how do they stop him without a majority in the senate or house? I just...I'm feeling wrecked all the time.
DeleteI hope I live to see better times.
ReplyDeleteMe too. I mean that for both of us.
DeleteFighting for Democracy is key.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that we are expressing non-support for the actions of DT and EM is good. Silence is consent.
Tomorrow will be a better day and enjoying pottery class with Jessie and Lily will be great fun.
Distractions are good and pottery class was one of those.
DeleteThat tree is beautiful and ready to burst out into leaves.
ReplyDeleteAs for the sacks of shit that you guys have running the country, I'm sorry. I hope it all ends peacefully.
Enjoy your pottery class. I have my last one tomorrow morning and then I start up again next month. Makes me very happy.
Me too, Lady. And they are sacks of shit except that sacks of shit can be used as fertilizer which is good and these guys are good for absolutely nothing.
DeletePottery can be a sweet few hours, can't it?
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ReplyDeleteIt is hard, but we've got to be aware, understanding also that we can't change it all. We can only register our complaints in whatever way we can. I am convinced that this level of crazy is simply not sustainable. It's going to fall apart. It has to. It will. We can only prepare ourselves as best we can to take care of our loved ones and to help whoever we find along the way. That's all Mary.
ReplyDeleteI hate to be such a sky-is-falling sort of person but my belief is that yes, eventually, this level of craziness will fall apart but how much damage will be done before that happens? The Third Reich lasted what? Twelve years? And left the entire world in tatters and Europe with blood-soaked earth. And so many people died. We can't afford to let something like that happen now. As human beings, we just can not. And people who depend on aid from the US may be dying already as Trump cancels those programs.
DeleteThese are the things I think about.
People who depend on aid from the US ARE already dying, no question. Margaret
DeleteI attended a townhall with our republican congressman tonight (he didn't show up or answer the invitation). There were over 100 people there from my small town including many farmers and veterans. I think we just dont' know what to do other than attempt a military coup.
ReplyDeleteI've wondered about that too but somehow, I can't see it happening. I don't know.
DeleteIt does keep worsening and there seems to be little consequences for those not honoring the Rule of Law and committing flagrant criminal activities and all things illegal in this Regime. I think Glen has the right idea by going Fishing with a Friend... it seems like a good way to Cope right now, to indulge in the Simple things that bring us the most joy and relaxation so we can remain centered and sane.
ReplyDeleteYes. We cannot just sit around being on high alert at all times. We simply cannot.
DeleteI see the "teaser" headlines and that nasty orange face on my home page when I first turn on the computer and sometimes I'll click to read what atrocity he has been up to, but even for me here-so far away-it's all getting to be too much. Somebody, please, STOP HIM.
ReplyDeleteI also did laundry this morning and hung out several sets of sheets that I have been putting off washing and it was so satisfying bringing them all in again just now.
But WHO will stop him? That is the question. And also- how?
DeleteMaurice mirrors your emotions? How many people have you viciously bitten and scratched? I like the color of the new glasses. Something I need to do. I can’t think about the assholes in government at the moment. I had a near meltdown about it earlier today.
ReplyDeleteWell, okay. You're correct. I don't make a regular practice of biting and scratching my fellow humans or any other species either. But there is no denying the cat is so very anxious.
DeleteMeltdowns come along regularly these days, don't they? I've certainly never experienced anything like this in my life nor did I ever think I would.
I like the color of my new glasses too. I think they're pretty swell.
I know exactly how you feel. I started to write about the mess several times on my last couple of posts but I just couldn't add that shit on. I'm not unaware, it's just too horrible.
ReplyDeleteSame here except for sometimes, like you, I just have to.
DeleteIt's hard not to worry. I have so many negative emotions zooming through me as I read about the latest atrocity that they have cooked up. Anger, sadness, disappointment, despair, anxiety. It is difficult to remember to look for the good, to fight back, to stay positive and that they will not succeed as they are crazy idiots. We have to hang in there together, Mary. Peace and love to you.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunately, groups of crazy idiots throughout history have caused massive disruption and destruction. And of course I do look for the good but there is no good to be seen at all in the party which currently has control of the US.
DeletePeace and love to you, too, Ellen. I appreciate that.
This is the worst television reality show ever!
ReplyDeleteGod. Ain't that the truth?
DeleteI have started skimming the real news, and don't even listen to what the strange guys say on "managed news." It's all a big mess, and the billionaires have to be held accountable by our form of constitutional democracy. Others have tried to get away with this before (I think when monopolies became illegal) and these will probably stretch as far as they think they can...but somethings going to snap.
ReplyDeleteWe can hold these people responsible but who is going to rein them in? They seem to believe that the rule of law does not apply to them. Trump has always felt this way and dammit, he's gotten away with everything so far so why shouldn't he think this?
Delete(I am silently screaming.)
For what it's worth, I think we're all feeling this way. Dave and I keep looking at each other and saying, "Can you BELIEVE...." (Insert the outrage of the day.) And yes, some days it seems more manageable than others. All I can say is, thank God for the judiciary, and I hope they keep reining him in. I was pretty impressed Roberts made a public statement -- which isn't a ruling but it counts for something. More of that!
ReplyDeleteGod, Steve. Yes. Sometimes Glen and I will do the same- Can you believe? And the thing is, it is all happening whether we believe it or not.
DeleteRoberts did make a public statement but how's he going to back it up? He pretty much gave the president immunity from everything.