Rachel- this is so heartfelt and true and powerful. 1) I deleted IG. Had to. 2) planting things and watching them flourish always helps 3) in 2004 as I lay mourning John Kerry's loss, I'm pretty sure I hadn't yet heard the name 'Barack Obama' 4) scrolling through photos, looking at happy/funny/whatever times and realizing 'on all these days, here I am, looking good and not thinking 'bout the president!' Hugs to your dad, he sounds like my kinda guy. Xx
I loved this post. I'm very sad, and shocked, at the results of the election, yet like you, there's something about him winning the popular vote and electoral college that comforting. I don't feel "robbed" like I did in 2016. Maybe this is just the kick the Democratic Party needs to get back to its roots from which it has sadly strayed....and to look for new "talent" who will connect with the people in a way we haven't for years.
Thank you for your heartfelt blog post. By the way, to cope with all the craziness, I've found that nothing beats binge-watching funny cat and dog videos or getting lost in those mesmerizing cooking clips. They may not solve world problems, but they sure do wonders for my mood! Sending love your way!
Rachel, adding my thanks and gratitude to everyone else’s. I can feel myself going through the stages of grief and know that the only way to get to the other side is to go through it-not around it. Your Dad’s comments reminded me of the kind of things my Dad and Mom would have said. That really helped. My Dad would say, “Honey, this will build character.” May it be so.
‘Pump joy into the world’ - going to make that one my new mantra ❤️
😚 works like a charm and you do it so well
Rachel- this is so heartfelt and true and powerful. 1) I deleted IG. Had to. 2) planting things and watching them flourish always helps 3) in 2004 as I lay mourning John Kerry's loss, I'm pretty sure I hadn't yet heard the name 'Barack Obama' 4) scrolling through photos, looking at happy/funny/whatever times and realizing 'on all these days, here I am, looking good and not thinking 'bout the president!' Hugs to your dad, he sounds like my kinda guy. Xx
I LOVE these additions. Thank you. 💜
I loved this post. I'm very sad, and shocked, at the results of the election, yet like you, there's something about him winning the popular vote and electoral college that comforting. I don't feel "robbed" like I did in 2016. Maybe this is just the kick the Democratic Party needs to get back to its roots from which it has sadly strayed....and to look for new "talent" who will connect with the people in a way we haven't for years.
YES! We have to. We have to seriously listen and rethink. I am sending love.
And to you as well. xo
Beautifully written and expressed. Just one addition: this too shall pass. Have a great weekend!
Thank you, dear friend. May it pass with minimal damage and make us stronger
Going to print this out and laminate it. Ugh, I’m struggling.
Struggle has never been real-er. BUT we can’t be kept down.
Thank you for your heartfelt blog post. By the way, to cope with all the craziness, I've found that nothing beats binge-watching funny cat and dog videos or getting lost in those mesmerizing cooking clips. They may not solve world problems, but they sure do wonders for my mood! Sending love your way!
You are so right. The cats and dogs! They are restorative 💜
Rachel, adding my thanks and gratitude to everyone else’s. I can feel myself going through the stages of grief and know that the only way to get to the other side is to go through it-not around it. Your Dad’s comments reminded me of the kind of things my Dad and Mom would have said. That really helped. My Dad would say, “Honey, this will build character.” May it be so.
MAY IT BE SO. Thanks so much for writing dear Margie. XO.
This… 🙏❤️😘
xo!
I really needed this tonight, thank you. 🙏
Thank you for being here, being kind, for reading 💝
Exactly what I needed to read….and I’m Canadian. It’s spilling over. Thank you for this. 🙏🏽
Beautiful Canada. Sending love, my friend 💕
Thank you for this. I read it a couple times. It helped me, your kind and thoughtful voice.
Thank YOU for reading, writing, being here 😚
Well done Rachel......hoping this made you feel good. I am still trying to figure out how we got here.
It's the popular vote that really killed me..... numb for now.........xxxs
numb is normal too — sending love
I held it together until 10. Your dad is a gem. 💎.
Awwww he truly is. I am so grateful for him!
Oh, Rachel. This is just what I needed. Thank you.
Thank you so much, my friend. 💜
Thank you so much for sharing xo