As an American, I have experienced an array of emotions during this last election. My friends abroad tell me that the entire world thinks the US has lost it's mind and I won't disagree. The news feels more like a reunion episode of Love and Hip Hop everyday. I am saddened as more of my peers, friends and family feel disengaged in the political process. I wish we were doing more listening and reasoning. I wish there was less violence. The only high point is the movement around Pantsuits. I'm no Olivia Pope, but I look damn good in a blazer.
I have no idea what will happen in the next few hours but I hope to see more community. If I can't find it I will remember my ancestors and make it. I found a few awesome people expressing themselves today and will be going out to find more. Enjoy!
Man! When I tell you that Halloween snuck up on me this year, it sure did! I am pretty ruthless with people that are surprised by events that happen on the same day every year. Maybe this was my punishment, for my lack of empathy all those years ? Instead of the Prince costume that I was working on, I grabbed a red dress out of my closet and found some fake blood from the year before.
All in all it was a chill Halloween. I went to a friend's show. Her band Noddy was opening up for Adore Delano of Ru Paul's Drag Race fame.
It was was super cool and I saw some awesome costumes. Don't call me old, because I was snug in bed at 1am. There are 52 weekends in a year. I have ample opportunity to turn up. I earned my turn in.
I cacused for the first time, and it was great! Recently it seems that political conversations lead to bloodshed, but my neighbors politely shared their opinions on the candidates. I think this is the first real debate I ever witnessed. No intellectual pissing contest, just people sharing their beliefs and displaying their good manners. Maybe all ain't lost. #Blessed
And the cherry on top? My neighbors are some snazzy dressers !
