April 22, 2019--From Lynne Roth On Navigating Life

I thought you might like to see Lynne Roth's comments about two of my recent postings (the one about the human kindness I have been experiencing as I grow older in New York City; the other my plea to Nancy Pelosi to come home from her visit to Ireland, feeling we desperately need her leadership now).

Skim over Lynne's comments about me and hopefully agree that what she wrote is well worth reading.

Lynne is a remarkable person who often seems to understand me, the inner me, better than I. 

Steven

We all lament that life is about choices. This is a message from one of your fans. Were you to have a fan club, count me in.  Rona would be president because she does an excellent job of keeping you going. She keeps you wound up and nurtured with her many talents.

Your blogs are guides to navigating life. Your blogs are like peering through windows of the world. Your blogs are stories of life past, present and sometimes the future. 

Yesterday's blog provided insight into the joys of aging. It reassured me that respect and courtesy have not been pounded out of all citizens. While we live through some gloomy times in this divisive era it is nice to learn of those willing to share their kindness. There you stood in a remnant of a business that still manages to provide a single slice of pizza. The woman that snatched your soda and helped you open the can so you could enjoy a slice of the good old days.

As you wandered through the transit system you found some fellow travelers not glued to and glazed over an electronic device. They were still alert enough to provide a space for you to rest and let your body catch up to your mind. You gave me hope.

For too long Trump has received pardon after pardon as the reality show of an American president in training unfolded. He tried to trick us into believing all those people he hired were the best. When he had a tantrum(s) he tweeted to the highest hills "You're fired" but could not go into the next room and tell them they were history.

Then there is another part of history. Could it be possible that  Nancy is busy at a seminar? Listening and learning first  hand from those who fought  and struggled to keep their country from having a "come apart," as they say in the south. I too was annoyed to learn Nancy was out of the country. How could she abandon us at a time like this?  At least she wasn't at ribbon cutting ceremonies of a golf course, department store, or hotel encrusted with her name.  

Perplexed, gazing down at the swamp, watching the reptilians retreat I anxiously hope Congress will pick up the scent, rally the forces and battle those entities trying to shred our Constitution and destroy democracy.

Sacrificing lambs, huddling and praying "this too shall pass" is not a solution.  Neither is attemping to convince a group of believers that the Easter bunny is a hoax.  The landscape is littered with colorful distractions and candidates.

While many are celebrating their religious holidays I hope a plan is developed. There must be some who linger with the strength to survive, corner the obnoxious and defeat those hell bent on destroying the nation. It's either change now or figure out how we hunker down to watch another episode of history repeat itself. 

I really hope Nancy has a scheme to drag us all out of the swamp. Does she have the magic? 

Be well and tell me another story Steven. 

Please.