I WAS SO MAD.

 

So what news can I share with my dear followers (i.e. Camille and Seth)? I have already put up one blog post for the day, yet it does not summarize the comings and goings since I watched The Hunger Games for the second time way back in March of this year. But we know life is not stagnant! Not even for a rock that is buffeted by the elements of the earth. I am sure the rocks would have grand stories to tell of the great love between mother earth and father sky. The rock is beaten, weathered, and polished by the wind and water. Oh what a grand tale I imagine it would tell. Likewise, I am not immune to the whispered rumors and events of the society that I claim to live and work in. 

Today, I reckoned that the scant blog posts of my exploits are not due to the lack of adventure but mainly my desire to write jumped off a cliff and died. I should feel slighted because I wasn’t aware of the tragedy until now. Who would have thunk that it would be the cackle that comes from politicians and the biased opinion of people from the right and left (especially from the right) that would revive my fingers to fly across the keyboard.

Camille Williams is wise to quote from Snotlout* who is famous for the words, “I swear, I’m so angry right now!” I share such fury when it comes to political rhetoric. In fact, I would take it one step further and continue with Snotlout’s words, “...I’ll avenge your beautiful hand and your beautiful foot. I’ll chop off the legs of every dragon I fight... with my face!” This aggressive language is appropriate for the issues of the day. Granted, I'm not giving it due justice by quoting a character named Snotlout. It actually wearies me to record my angst, which is why I will mention two joys in my life.

The first is chocolate-covered almonds with sea salt from Trader Joe's. 

The second is my little man, my first-born nephew, Seth Aidan Williams. This boy has me wrapped around his finger. I am completely besotted. 

*How to Train Your Dragon