New Dawn

So we have a new President-Elect and new Vice President-Elect.  As many of us were glued to our devices to track the results as they rolled in everyone hopeful that their candidates would vanquish their opponents.  I admit I was in that number stealing away whenever possible to see the totals, peering at  my phone the moment my feet hit the floor in the early morning.  Biden/Harris prevailed as you know.  I was pleased with the result.  I want to thank my kids and all the other kids  for taking the time to vote.  This was a critical election for the future of our nation and could not be ignored.  

The  President-Elect delivered the best speech of his career last night when the country needed to hear hopeful words that would encourage people of opposing opinions to really listen to each other and find common ground.  I am most inspired by his first accolade going to Jill his wife and to his family.  And he mentioned TEACHERS! I know a number of great educators and former educators that finally got the notice they were due.  Terry, Mary Jane, Jeremy, Chalene, Lois and many others, I hope you were listening.

I was struck by the celebration of the people of all backgrounds that took place in Wilmington and many large cities.  It was reminiscent of parties in the streets after WWII.  There were happy people in Europe and Canada as well looking to welcome us back to the world family.

It is truly a momentous day for women as well.  Kamala is a strong and brilliant person with Jamaican and Indian parentage.  She is genuinely thrilled with her new job and what she can do for this country. 

It was truly touching to see these huge families on the stage together with Joe holding his grandson and Kamala with grand nieces hopping around.  Not show was the fact that this will become a dog White House again with two German shepherds taking up residence. 

Lots of challenges and work ahead but I feel lifted up.

Movies to consider:

Fisherman's Friends, set in Cornwall (remember Poldark) in recent times covering the efforts of a group of acapella men singers of sea shanties and their real discovery by a record promoter.  I know this sounds hokey but is heartwarming and a feel good film.  Now on Netflix

The Kindness of Strangers tells the story of a single mom with two boys in desperate straights in current New York City.  The viewer can feel the fear of this woman and all that she does to navigate thru this mess.  The ending is quite uplifting so don't despair. Now on Amazon Prime.

Everybody probably knows about the current favorite streamer, The Queens Gambit.  A short series of seven episodes.  The main character is a female chess savant and the story revolves around the game and her journey.  It does ultimately grab you and you have to force yourself to not complete the series in one sitting. Now on Netflix.

I know this is too long but basically holed up in the apartment with the rampant covid-19 about.  Trying to enjoy the lovely weather walking Harry.

All for now

stay safe