The Great In-Between

 07.30.2022

In between the times I wake up and others do as well, I sit silently, usually with our feral homeboy Samwell, drinking coffee, and thinking about daily happenings everywhere. While my focus tends to be politically charged, that's not always the case. But mostly.

Have you noticed that so very many aspects of our day-to-day revolve around politics? 

"The activities or affairs engaged in by a government, politician, or political party."

I think about the division of our two party system. And I also see the third, Independents, and a fourth, 'write in'. The ladder two rarely have a chance, as they encroach upon peoples beliefs and comforts. I think about the people that help elect these greedy, homophobic, lying, racist, misogynists into power, preserving their lifestyle, with their myopic views, seemingly with little thought for the masses. Or the future.

I read and attempt to grasp what I see in the news. I try in earnest to internalize my rage, and at least temper it with good, positive stories. There seem to be fewer each day. I try to level out before our granddaughters rise for the day.

I watch the news on TV less now, so I can 'small dose' myself better that way. Motherfucker, though. It's bad enough reading about tragedies & war. But daily political bullshit. I worry so much (thanks, Mom) about the kids, their early trials, tribulations & successes, and especially their kids. I know I'm not alone. 

All this before 8AM. 

Look, I know I could burst into flames at any given moment. And I'm cool with that. But in between now and when that time comes, I really, really, want to troubleshoot what makes people so fucking stupid. Did none of these politicians ever watch the Beverly Hillbillies? Green Acres? Uncle Jed and Oliver Wendell Douglas embraced a simple, less complicated life, where common sense reigned supreme. Comedy's with no tragedies. Some community politics, but no earthshaking battles. 

"If it bleeds, It leads". That's how news has always been, and I see no changes now, besides the accessibility factor. So all day, every day, dumbass leads appear. Not that shocked anymore, just frustrated and scared for our offspring.OK, cease ranting, my Bride begs. Alright, honey. For now.

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