Once again we've turned a page....my calendar is telling me today is the third day of the new year. 2024. I sit and wonder what the year will bring. I watch the news in the morning and can't help but feel that this is going to be a very difficult year for America and the world at large.
I am no political "expert" but then I think many of the so called "experts" haven't got a clue about what they are doing or how to solve problems or how to negotiate and work together. There are only "sides" of every issue and not enough people willing to walk away from their labels, reach across the aisle (real or imagined divides) to recognize that every human on this planet has a vested interest in the future.
I wish I could feel hopeful and optimistic.....but amidst all the noise, all the finger pointing, all the blaming, all the wars and famine and health issues I don't. I feel "down" as I look at my 2024 calendar. Dave and I are among the fortunate.....a nice, comfortable place to live, plenty of food on the table, clothing and friends and "stuff". We've lived and live a good life......so many don't/can't.
The sky over Milwaukee is grey today....and that's the way I feel. Grey.
These are tough times for the people who follow the world. For the life of me, I cannot think of the book title, but it was about a little boy who lost his father on 9/11. Whenever he felt particularly down, he would tell his mom he was “in heavy boots”. That’s my metaphor these days. Just wanted you to know that you are not alone! Take care!
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