Look, everyone and his mother is chiming in about this election. I feel like I should too, just so I don’t look like an idiot who didn’t even notice. I noticed.
I don’t like politics. I don’t like to talk about politics. I have strong opinions but I hate debating them. So I will just tell you how I feel right now, and then go back to our irregularly scheduled programming.
I feel depressed. And worried. I just want to escape into the wilderness, as far from civilization as possible. I am seriously considering cutting off my sources of “news” altogether. Bad things are happening and I don’t want to know about them. I am feeling very ostrich-like right now.
I don’t know if I’m going to do that or try to be more active — try to be part of the solution, so to speak. To be honest, I had my day of political activism back in 1968, and that wound up with more assassinations and Nixon. I don’t really want to do that again.
Oh, hell. I know what I’m going to do: the same thing I’ve been doing. I’m going to try to be a better writer and try to see as much of this amazing continent as I can before it’s too late.
I will find a way, somehow, to contribute some good to the world. Each of us needs to find our own way.
Mostly, I want to develop a daily practice of writing. So expect more blog posts in the future. I will try not to be so self-absorbed about it (yes, I’ve heard that complaint) but I yam what I yam. (Also, that reminds me: I will try to eat more yams. They’re very good for you, you know.)
Earthship
Oh — I just remembered the plans my friend Linda and I have already made, plans that make me smile again. She bought some cheap acres of land in the Arizona desert, and next spring we are going to become farmers! I love the image of two old ladies, building a greenhouse and a self-contained, off-grid Earthship (hopefully with the help of friends). After that, I’m going to buy some cheap land of my own in cooler climes near Taos, NM, get an old schoolbus and fix it up for living between road trips. Should be fun!
Yes, let’s remember to have fun, shall we? I feel better already.
xoxo
LaVonne Ellis
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Ostrich photo credit: The Bobman
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Glad to see you writing more regularly. Now, if I could just get a kick in my rear so I start writing again.
Haha, I need that kick every day! I have a tiny group of friends that get together by text every morning and kick each other’s rear. Try it!
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I feel depressed too. So I protest by donating to the ACLU. I have a feeling they are going to be very busy. Been following along but first time I have commented.
Thanks, Teri. So glad to hear from you. I plan to donate to several organizations but the donation budget is stretched to the limit right now. Also, I feel the need to be more active. I just haven’t found the right fit yet.
Hey LaVonne, I love everything you post, self-absorbed or not. I just call that sharing between friends. Keep it up and good luck with the farming plans.
Thanks, Marty. Much appreciated. <3