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On The March

November 12, 2016 at 8:08 am by Claudia

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Today’s post will be rather brief, my friends. We’ve decided to head into Manhattan to take part in a protest march. Peaceful, of course – we wouldn’t do it any other way. It starts in Union Square with speeches and then moves up Fifth Avenue to (That Man’s) Tower.

It will be a long day, which seems very daunting to me at the moment, as I’ve just been out of bed for about a half hour. But worth it, I think. When I think of our current President’s legacy that is now in grave danger, I must speak out in support of him.

I’ll take pictures, of course.

A note: I’m going to be 64 years old in 9 days. I’ve always been someone who speaks out and fights for the underdog. I came of age during the Vietnam War and the Civil Rights movement – a time of protests. If I didn’t speak out now, I would be very disappointed in myself.

Do I need to say it again? This blog = a journal about my life = the good, bad, pretty, happy, sad, and what I believe in. If you want just nice posts and pretty pictures, you’ll indeed get that 98% of the time, but not always. You are welcome to move on if that doesn’t suit you. I don’t really need to hear about it but if that makes you feel better, okay.

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There’s a pretty picture for you!

I have a horse story to share with you soon, either tomorrow or Monday.

Remember the Nancy Drew giveaway! (Scroll back two posts and leave a comment.)

Happy Saturday.

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Oh No You Don’t, Nancy Drew, Despair & Safety Pins

November 11, 2016 at 9:08 am by Claudia

I woke up this morning thinking of the twenty million or so people who might lose any health insurance and wondered how anyone with a shred of compassion can crow about that. And I felt despair, which, unfortunately, is still with me.

Apparently, vile comments are not limited to my blog posts about this election. Meredith has received a couple – one specifically – that was so despicable that it prompted her to write a post about those who would presume to attack her. I’m her big sister, so I had to comment. I’m protective of her. That’s my job as big sister, even thought the truth is that she is strong and mighty.

You’d better not mess with my sister. I will not put up with it.

I am enormously proud of her. She is a giving, loving, generous woman who practices love, not hate. So don’t mess with her, commenters, or I will come after you.

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Last night’s sunset.

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In our yard.

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On our walk.

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My friend Barbara contacted me yesterday. She has a copy of The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk. Since I already have a copy (pictured here) she suggested giving away her copy to the runner-up in the current giveaway. Huzzah! Isn’t that great? So I’ll pick two winners. #2 will get The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk, sent to you from Canada by wonderful Barbara.

This giveaway just got more exciting! Remember to leave your comments on yesterday’s post and I’ll pick a winner on Sunday night.

Let me add this: If that man and Paul Ryan and Mitch McConnell do what they want to do, Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid will be in danger. My nephew needs Medicaid for his care. Don and I could not survive without Social Security and Medicare. We simply couldn’t make it. We barely make it with them.

And one more thing: Think about wearing a safety pin. Here’s why, in an article on The Huffington Post. I know I will be wearing one. As will Don.

Remembering Veterans today, including my dad, a decorated veteran of WWII. A never-ending prayer for no more war.

(Trying to be) Happy Friday.

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A Privilege

November 8, 2016 at 7:31 am by Claudia

What can I say this morning?

Vote

We’re up early, sipping coffee, and getting ready to go to our local polling place and cast our vote. What an honor it is to have a vote! I take that responsibility very seriously. Not voting is unthinkable.

We watched President Obama’s campaign speech in New Hampshire yesterday. Then we watched the rally in Philadelphia. Positive, uplifting, filled with hope.

What a contrast with the dark, hopeless, angry rhetoric coming from the other candidate. If I was still sitting on the fence (impossible) that would have sealed the deal for me.

When a candidate says, as Trump did yesterday, that if he doesn’t win “I will consider this the single greatest waste of time, energy…and money” – you know he was never doing this to truly make a positive difference. He was never doing it as a public service.

It was all about ego.

Okay. I’ve said enough, and heaven knows I’ve written about this election many times over the course of the last year. It has been imperative to speak out. And if I’ve lost some readers along the way, so be it. This election is too important. Period. No regrets, not a one.

If you haven’t voted, do.

We’re going out to breakfast afterward to celebrate this day.

And I’m going to stop, breathe, and remind myself that I have the honor and privilege of casting a vote for the first woman President of the United States.

Happy Tuesday.

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