I’m going to need a little help. I’m looking for inspiration for a new name for my blog that reflects my life now. It worked for where I was in my life but doesn’t fit where I am now. I set it up to support my writing “career” which has gone nowhere yet, but I have been a bit busy.
My current attempt is to add – All Grown Up. If you have any ideas, give me a shout-out, please.
Vote Blue No Matter Who
I changed the tag line on my home page too to include a blue dot in a red state. I’ve also updated my username on TikTok to show solidarity with my fellow blue dots. Is there a gender-neutral term for this?
A month ago I felt so anxious and hopeless, a drowning blue dot in a red sea. Today I’m feeling hopeful, inspired by everything I saw during the DNC. It’s hard to believe that the race is so close. In my mind, it shouldn’t be. I cannot understand how anyone can support the other guy let alone vets, queer folx, people of color, women of childbearing age, or any woman for that matter.
Just yesterday I got into a discussion with a retired AF vet on FB when he asked a question in response to a pro-Democrat post on a mutual friend’s page. He asked the poster, or since it’s a public post, anyone, to name one thing the current administration has done to make their life better. I gave him two.
The discussion was civil and respectful–one vet to another–but I had answers with receipts for his questions, he had none for mine. Below are the final words in my last response to him:
“Do you have anyone you love who is a woman of childbearing age? If so, don’t you worry that they might not be able to get the care they need if a wanted pregnancy goes horribly awry?
What about a disabled child or grandchild or one with autism or a special need? Are you okay with them being mocked and made fun of? I have a grandchild with a similar ‘condition’ to Gus Walz and the vitriol spewed at him by those who support the other guy was disgusting and unacceptable to any decent human.
My ‘portfolio’ is way less important to me than my grandchild’s well-being or my niece’s ability to terminate a pregnancy if God forbid she is ever raped or my nephew’s ability to get the meds he needs to live as he is or my future daughter-in-law’s ability to get medical care if she miscarries and her body doesn’t complete the process naturally.
If you have anyone in your life like those I’ve just mentioned and you vote for the guy who you don’t even really like as a person, then what does your vote say to your loved ones? For me, it would be like saying, I want to spend at least a dollar less per gallon of gas, so your life, health, or happiness isn’t really that important to me.”
I find it interesting that he did not engage with me after that. Do I think I changed his mind? No, but I’m grateful for the civility while we interacted. The hatred spewed by some can be so disheartening.
If you are a “vote blue no matter who” person, I encourage you to check out Red States for Harris on FB, Instagram, and TikTok. They are going live on TikTok tonight with several guest speakers including the candidate running for State Senator of my district, Missy Crutchfield.
https://www.facebook.com/61563933866758/videos/1572868926905662
https://www.tiktok.com/tag/redstatesforharris
Books
I did not get any books read this week as I spent most of my non-work time watching the convention. I did start one, but I didn’t get very far. I don’t often DNF books, but I just couldn’t finish this one. I had only attempted it because it was a sequel to a book club book. In our discussion, it turned out that none of us really liked it, but sometimes writers get better with later books, so I said I’d try it and see. Sadly this was not the case. I’ve started on one of my next club’s books and should have it finished and hopefully have another one or two done by my next blog.
Take care my friends.
Baby Gay When You're Fat and Gray - All Grown Up 