Dear friends,

I need to take a break for a couple of days. I’m too overwhelmed to write a coherent post and I’m just plain exhausted.

I do have serious doubts about the legitimacy of this election. The numbers do not add up. I’ve been reading a lot about that and I am definitely not the only person who feels this way. Something is off.

But this morning, I just feel wiped out. So does Don.

I had to block another reader the other day and I suspect that will happen again. There is no welcome mat out for anyone who supports him.

Even in my little Blythe world, I’ve been shocked to learn that some doll lovers support him. They’ve been unfollowed.

It’s a moral issue.

I’m going to try to get back to We Solve Murders again.

Feel free to share your thoughts here. You know that I will always keep this space safe. And even though I’m taking a break today and tomorrow, I will answer comments.

Love to you all.

Off the top of my head:

I’m scared shitless. For our country, for the world, for Ukraine, Gaza, NATO. For our civil rights, for the marginalized, for women, children, babies, immigrants, for the rule of law – for things I can’t even come up with now because I’ve only had 3 hours of sleep. This doesn’t make sense. Less voter turnout than 2020? I don’t think so. I’m far from a conspiracy theorist, but I think Musk, Putin, et. al, interfered with this election. I pray that the DOJ will look into this.

On a personal note: we live on our union pension and social security. We have a hefty mortgage payment. If Social Security and Medicare are cut and unions are eliminated – all of which is laid out in Project 2025 – we will lose everything. Everything. I hadn’t planned on being destitute in my old age.

And so will millions of Americans.

I’m babbling, but that’s what is running through my mind.

That’s all for now.

God help us all.

I took a photo of the burning bush in the afternoon sun. It went down to 28 last night and the night before, so just in case the leaves are going to drop, I wanted to get a good picture.

Don insisted on a Sunday drive yesterday and it was fabulous. We explored several areas we’d never driven through – all within about 10 miles of our house. Lots of twisty, winding mountain roads, sometimes with sheer drop offs. It was spectacular and so much fun! Just what we needed as we await the election tomorrow.

One more day. I’m sure most of you have voted at this point. Normally, we love to vote on Election Day, but this time around it seemed advisable to do what was suggested by many campaign veterans; vote early so your vote registers, and the Get Out the Vote team can devote their energies to those who have not voted yet. Lines around here have been long.- a good sign. The last day of early voting here in NY was Sunday. Now, we take a hopeful breath and wait.

I imagine I’ll be doing what I usually do when stressed: cleaning. Perhaps even the dreaded bathroom.

Later this morning, I’ll take all the plants back outside. The nighttime temperatures should remain above freezing until at least November 16th, so I can have pretty flowers on my porch for a while longer. No rain in sight until the 14th. I cannot tell you how dry it is here. Unbelievable. The rivers are barely there in some places. As most people around here have wells, I’d like some rain please.

I posted this in honor of Flat Lay Sunday. Yesterday’s theme was Pets.

Maybe this will bring a smile to your face on this Election Eve.

Don will tell you that I have been predicting Kamala Harris will win for a few months now. I stand by that.

We’re not going back.

Sending you all lots of love and positive thoughts today and tomorrow.

We are NOT going back.

Stay safe.

Happy Monday.