The last 2 years have been a challenge to my feeling of competence. Even though I am outwardly looking relaxed and able to cope with todays world of insanity I have started to wake up at night feeling afraid. Afraid of fascism, afraid of unstable racists with guns, afraid of climate chaos, afraid of political attempts to steal the life I’ve enjoyed for 71 years. I know, right? It’s not helping to worry about things I have no control over. All I have is 1 vote…that’s it. I’m not wealthy. I have no clout beyond conversation with my friends. My inbox is stuffed with politicians asking for money….and they never say thank you. They just want more, more, more. Well that’s all I have tonight. If I have any sudden insights or good ideas I will post again. Stay safe and healthy folks.

So now Putin is rattling his swords in Ukrainian communities and again, people are frightened and leaving their homes. Always our governments interfere with our lives, pushing us to sacrifice our lives. For what? So fat cats can get fatter? For power? For fame and infamy? It doesn’t stop the love we have for our families and children. Babies will continue to be born. Young people will still long for love and for meaningful lives. The world community will still need doctors and religion and fun.