Today is Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. When I was a little kid, this was a big deal at school, a celebration of patriotism and a history lesson easily swallowed.
Today, on the anniversary of arguably the greatest President to serve, I worry about the guy who history will probably say ended a nearly 250 year old experiment in self-government.
Who knows how it will pan out? Hopefully, not with violence, yet I have to ask my friends who voted for that man. “How about that cheap gasoline? Eggs any cheaper? Was the price of your freedom worth it?” Just asking.
Happy Birthday, Abe!
All these issues affect Andy, too. They reach into every corner of life.
Too deeply, I fear. I don’t hate persons, it’s unhealthy and unproductive. Yet, I’m ashamed to realize, I truly hate Donald Trump and Elon Musk. I’m working on taking that hate down to a merely “pray for them till I can forgive myself for hating” mode. The nature of that prayer is not coming into focus yet.
Sometimes thinking of the health effects strong emotions have on one’s life is useful in moderating the response, and prevents the perpetrator from getting you twice. But that is much easier said than done.
Mr Andy looks deep in thought, probably contemplating the same issues.
He is an intellectual of a kitty@
Of course – we know that.
My favorite president- a cat lover. 🙂
Likewise!
And Thank You Abe, from generations that came long after you were gone.
Yes, those one issue voters like that are the death of democracy.
Only time will tell how this will all play out. No cheaper costs in sight. I also wonder how those American Palestinians who didn’t vote for Biden because they were angry feel now. I am celebrating Mr. Lincoln’s birthday with a mocha latte and hoping for the best! Maybe something good will happen.
I worry more about the “co”-President, the one no one voted for, the one hacking his way through everything and gleefully canceling everything he can cancel with no one stopping him, the one enjoying billions of dollars worth of U.S. grants, the one who’s not a native born American. He’s the one who terrifies me. He’s the “brains” behind it all. I keep hoping that they will have a falling out and part ways.
I totally agree.
Andy looks suitably serene, having just chowed down!
Yes. Finally!
happy birthday to mr. lincoln.