As I started to prepare the posting for this week, I thought a lot, of course, about all that has happened in recent days, and all that’s coming in the next few days, perhaps including the shut down of our government.
I find myself reminded of some good advice I heard from a number of sources when this administration started. I think it was Michael Beschloss who said it best. This is going be a long fight, with many fronts engaged at the same time. We’re just in the early stages.
We don’t really have an option to give up. But there is always the risk of overload and so every once in a while, it’s OK to take a short break, to stop looking at the news, to stop listening to the podcast to let your mind wander a bit. I decided that for me, this is one of those times, so I have retreated to the beach.
The most important thing I plan to do this week is to fly a kite in the morning breeze, eat an excessive amount of unhealthy food, drink tall drinks with fruit and an umbrella, and do a lot of reading, not much of which will be about current events. I plan to listen to the surf and stare at the ocean, all looking to connect with nature.
When it’s time for you to take a break, I hope you’ll acknowledge the need; make it short, but make it useful and make it not just a rest but a recharge.
Get rested. Come back in the struggle- history is counting on all of us. Those who wish this democracy fatal harm hope the good people will give up and get tired.
I don’t think we’re going to do that.
See you next week.
The beach is a wonderful place to take a break. 🐬🦈