Note: This was written after the 2020 election, and it is with sorrow that despite all the good Biden has done, I acknowledge we are once again at a crossroads where a crucial decision must be made by Americans between voting for an "us vs. them" society or an all-inclusive society. Let us hope America doesn't get lost in the lust for greed and power and the willingness to excuse reprehensible behaviors.
| Troubled Times The fears that have plagued me for years since the phobias rose to their highest levels pushed me to withdraw from actual society. The digital world’s society became my refuge. I could speak out or not, strive to refute or not. I could easily block those who had lost any sense of civility, decency, and sanity. When Covid-19 added death to the equation, my age added more angst to my daily life. The failure of the government to protect us made me wonder if I would survive this. Being with my husband when he passed was a blessing I knew many did not have, and I am grateful. But, realizing I was alone created new fears in these troubled times. What if I became sick, who would know? These years have brought to my attention things I’ve taken for granted in my life. Some as simple as sharing a cup of coffee with someone and talking about dreams, or meeting strangers with a smile and a hug. Trust in each other has eroded somewhat, but I know that even those who raged will recognize that competent leadership provides us with hope for a better tomorrow. I feel hope and pride in America rising up amidst the tears of joy and relief today. ©DWilliamsen |
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