(well, east of here on the other side of NC) and can report it was a fine trip and a good time.
Yes, Big Bro and I disagreed about some things (several things) but we love each other too much to let this stuff come between us. He's reserved, quiet, thoughtful, deliberative. I'm wild, frenzied, mouthy, excitable. We really are siblings, but clearly there are differences.
He's convinced of his beliefs and opinions; I'm pretty certain of my own (albeit progressive and liberal opinions may not be quite so set in cement). I try to listen, but I get excited and my mouth pops open and .... well, you can see that I'm not listening as well as I might.
Of the things we agree on, primary would be the belief that folks in public office should not be re-elected. But that gives me more heartburn than it gives Big Bro because I then have to find someone to vote for, hoping I can do more than NOT vote for the incumbent.
This year that may be impossible for me since I believe the other candidates cannot be believed and I find little to recommend them. So I'm stuck somewhere in between incumbent and alternatives.
As I was discussing with co-worker this a.m. if the Mayan and other predictors of future events are correct, there'll be nothing to worry about past December 21 this year. BUT if we do wake up on December 22 still attached to this ol' world, there'll be plenty to concern us, the result of our pending election only one thing.
That brings me to another concern for me. I'm retiring as of December 31, I hope I make it to that date and will actually have a retirement. As noted in this space previously, there are things I'm interested in doing and would like the opportunity to follow up.
But, as dear Mama used to say, you've got to be ready to go, but willing to stay. I think I am (both) so what else is there to say?
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