You Wouldn’t Know Unless I Told You
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| Champlain Memorial Lighthouse 1858 Crown Point, Upstate New York |
In the spirit of disclosure in blogging, I am in my pajamas on the sofa wrapped in my favorite plaid woven cotton throw as I type.
I have yet to ready for the day on this cold and sunny Saturday morning. I’m not ill or injured. I am, however, captured by the lure of leisure aka just don’t feel like getting up even for a coffee. What a rebel I be!
Yesterday’s news, not read entirely, upset me, stunned me, grieved me with such impact that I woke this AM feeling a sense of out from under that emotional weight. I made the decision last night that the actions of POTUS is damaging my mental health so much that I need to step back.
On the surface is the danger zone when reading the news. One should read more, vet the issue, read other sources before making decisions. Strange as it sounds, there are actions that on the surface aren’t as negative as headlines lead us to feel. Old information, sure, but this worth repeating.
If only there was a lighthouse to warn us when it is as bad as it sounds.
Thank all y’all for visiting
Sounds like a very cozy morning for you. I am also stepping back from the news. It keeps getting more horrific all the time.
ReplyDeleteLorrie,
DeleteA very relaxing morning. The home fries were wonderful.
Planning flower gardens is the afternoon sit and sip treat.
Have a wonderful day
May
That lighthouse is very unique. I am used to the ones by the sea living in California. Home fries sound wonderfully good. Yes, sometimes stepping back is a good idea. Have a pleasant weekend.
ReplyDelete~Sheri
Sheri,
DeleteLake Champlain has a lot of history in that area. Standing next to the lighthouse, it is massive.
A good weekend to you!
May
When it comes to current affairs, even my news junkie husband has taken a step back and only watches it for a few minutes every day. I'm grateful, because I don't want to hear it even if I'm not seeing it. I suppose it's my duty to stay well-informed but I have to balance that with my own mental health and, for me, it means steering clear of the news. Wrapping up with a blankie and a cuppa sounds pretty perfect. Could we do that for the next four years?
ReplyDeleteMaryanne,
DeleteMental health has to be protected.
Ironic that our president didn’t tell his supporters that giving the World reason to hate America is what he really means.
Enjoy light news!
May
I can’t listen to the news out of the U.S. any more. It is too upsetting. Enjoy the remainder of the weekend!
ReplyDeleteMarie,
DeleteThe news here gets worse every day. I pray ut is only a matter of time before US Congress gets the courage to say no.
Enjoy your week!
May
I don't know. I think it is as bad as it sounds. I think a number of people who have good jobs, can afford groceries even when the prices are high, have good insurance, are not ill, live in diverse areas may go by unaffected. But then they are those who do not have these and they will suffer greatly. Thankfully we are the former but I worry for the latter. The sad part is that many people whom I know voted for the current person are of the belief that if it doesn't affect me then who cares.. my problem is I do care. Why should anyone suffer, go hungry, be ripped away from their homes and families.. which is why I too have to sometimes step away from the news.
ReplyDeleteHena,
DeleteWell said.
I feel sorry for the many that will suffer under the revengeful actions of the current administration. Prayers are strong and often
I'd been away from my blog again for a while. Every time I can get back I enjoy reading a bit of what everyone is doing. In pajamas and wrapped in a cozy throw sounds delightful. I do it as often as possible.
ReplyDeleteI'm limiting my news to a few things online. We're not watching any of it on t.v. right now. Too upsetting.
Mary
Mary,
DeleteBeing away from blogging can be therapeutic. Glad to see you back
May