Well, it’s been a minute or a month now, and I’ve already blown my posting goals.
But Christmas and Hannukah and Kwanzaa and Yule (and more) are upon us. I hope that you are safe and well for the holidays, and are ready for the new year.
Honestly, I am not sure I am, mentally speaking. The election was…yeah, nuff said. Even my (white) husband is having trouble settling into the sh!tsh0w that is to come. I’m blessed to be part of a family that didn’t vote for the nation’s biggest grifter.
The last two weeks have been hectic at work; 2 retirements and the holiday party. I was the narrator (i.e., emcee) for both retirements and did it well enough that I’ve been asked to do more. Success is its own punishment, I guess.
But one retiring coworker chose to sing the national anthem instead of the usual recording, and it was truly inspiring. It’s been a while since I’d heard it sung in a way that gave me the right kind of chills.
Hearing the love and pride of fellow countryfolx in her soaring alto made me believe a little bit in the future. Because this country isn’t its “leader”, its it’s people.
And I am one of those people, as are you. And “we the people,” at least those who understand what this incoming leadership plans, will have each others’ backs, and we will persevere.
Tara Moeller 