Wednesday, December 1, 2021

My "BFF" Nails It Again ... Though It Makes Me Sad

 I've been rather down in the dumps lately. More than that, perhaps, even in what might be labeled depression. The state of our nation and the division in our society has affected me as nothing else has since the days of the Viet Nam war and I spent my free time away from classes working with organizations to muster together marches and demonstrations. And at least then I was leading with hope. I'm not even sure I have that now. I have spent uncounted hours reading and watching lots of films - and many of them have been first rate. But, I've been in no mood to write reviews or rave rhapsodic over entertainment. I'll get back to it soon. I need to take a breather from this gloom and doom I've allowed to wash over me. However, this week's message from my newest BFF (who I have never actually met 😉) sums up my current disposition perfectly.

Yes World, It’s That Bad Here in America—and Worse

5 comments:

Jeanie said...

I understand your feelings and you're not alone in feeling them. Pavlovitz is so good. I'm doing my best to deck halls and find some joy in the pretty because the rest of the world is very ugly right now and I don't see it getting better soon. All that and Stephen Sondheim. It's a bad week.

Take care, my friend. Try to find the joy.

peggy gatto said...

Get lost in the magic of christmas decorations and twinkling lights, hot chocolate, warm gingerbread with butter. You are a master of all things bright and beautiful, bibbity, bobbity boo! Love you!

Lisa D. said...

A long time ago, I made the decision not to go on Facebook or Twitter. Occasionally, I do watch some cable news, though I try to limit my exposure, but I have to say that I see hateful rhetoric from both sides. I don't feel that it's exclusive to one political party or another.

Beverly said...

I will be holding you close in my heart and prayers. Choose joy for your heart. You can make it work.♥

Buttercup said...

It is a sad state all around us, and I have any number of moments where I am just sad. No advice, just sending hugs and good wishes across the miles.