First of all, I did want to give your that Robert Reich link, Ten Reasons for Modest Optimism. It is easy to get overwhelmed and hopeless feeling, but we really cannot do that.
He is dropping in the polls, and we all know how the man loves his numbers. I'm sure that he's not thrilled about the fact that 83% of Americans think that he did the wrong thing when he pardoned the J6 group. 62% of Americans feel that he's not doing anything to reduce prices. 69% feel that tariffs are only going to make things worse. He's one month in, and losing ground.
Something that interests me is that Tim has always been a quiet guy. He's not much on making public statements, but he's been watching the news. For a quiet guy, he's been getting pissed. Last night, he suddenly said, "I want a Ukraine hat." He found his hat. Now he's looking for a Canada hat. He may be a quiet guy, but he wants everyone to know he's got opinions, strong ones. He's going to wear his hats, and God help anyone who mentions them. They'll likely get a snoot full.
Good on Tim. Visible support is especially good for Ukraine.
ReplyDeleteI understand what it is like to not be able to read because you are too distracted, which is a pity because getting lost in a book would be helpful.
It would. It really would be wonderful. It is so aggravating. On the plus side, I've been keeping busy, and that's not a bad thing either.
DeleteThis cheered me up some, thank you Deb. Good on Tim and I never comment on your home construction projects, but the flooring does look awesome.
ReplyDeleteDoug, you've got so much on your plate with your long covid, which is bound to bring anyone's spirits down, let alone what is happening in politics right now. Don't be hard on yourself. I'm sure stress doesn't make your face feel any better.
DeleteThe floors look so nice, I love the color in them. Do you have an about move in date?
ReplyDeleteRight now, the work is all based on the weather. We've been working on the new house during this awful cold snap because it is better heated that the rehab. It will be warm next week, up in the 40s. We'll head back to the rehab to work. I tell you true, I'll be grateful to see this work done.
DeleteBut...no firm move in date.
the people who have to get their butts in gear, speak out clearly are the many politicians who say nothing.
ReplyDeleteBernie Sanders was lecturing the GOP about beginning to stand up to what is happening. Ukraine has been a breaking point for some Republicans, and they have begun to speak out. Hopefully, just hopefully, this is a beginning.
DeleteI'm married to a hat guy, too. We went to a medical clinic in October and there were two men in red hats. As soon as we got home, he had me order 2 Kamala hats for him to wear the next visit. He isn't as rowdy as I am, but he is making his statements.
ReplyDeleteThose floors look awesome!!!! Wow - you guys must be so proud. Job well done!!! Enjoy those crock pot meals and soup.
That floor is lovely!! I can just imagine walking barefoot....
ReplyDeleteHave a look at Another Angry Voice....on fb but each post is originally on Substack.
Not just about USA.
The floors look beautiful. It will be so wonderful when you finally get to enjoy all that loveliness every day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the article. I know what you mean about being unable to read at the moment. I am the same.
ReplyDeleteLovely floors! Who is gonna spill the first splat on those new floors? Linda in Kansas
ReplyDeleteWow, that floor— the house is really coming into its own and has such a cozy and welcoming vibe.
ReplyDeleteReich’s article is just what we need to give us the heart to keep going, and here’s a link to Heather’s latest which is long but probably the best thing you’ll read today:
https://open.substack.com/pub/heathercoxrichardson/p/february-21-2025?r=53ldq&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=email
I read the Heather Cox Richardson post today.
ReplyDeleteThe fact that my brined in Sky father (one of the many regrets that I have about Mum's dementia is she isn't able to guide his information sources) actually now gets that Trump is most definitely not the Messiah and in fact the Ukraine situation has him seeing that he might even be a loose cannon.
Wow. Those floors look fantastic. Well done to you both. Enjoy your time with your sister.
ReplyDeleteI was going to say that it shouldn't be hard to find Canada caps, but if you don't do Amazon, it may very well be difficult down there. Good luck. Have a good visit with sister.
ReplyDeleteLed By Donkeys is a campaign group here in the UK which tries to highlight injustice through large visual campaigns.
ReplyDeleteThey recently painted the road outside the Russian Embassy here in blue and yellow, an enormous Ukraine flag right on their doorstep.
it'll come up on YouTube as Giant Ukrainian flag painted by protesters.
The London daily paper The Standard was delighted to report that 4 were arrested.
The Standard is owned by a Russian oligarch.
When you said Tim found a hat, I thought, "I'll bet I could find a T-shirt." I did, and ordered it on Amazon.
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