I didn’t watch all the hoopla about the US elections as I knew that the American public, no matter how much it shows to be a grand circus, can elect someone worthy enough to be their chief honcho. As the masses collided and a fairly transparent voting system showed the world that, hey, democracy does work when it needs to.
Given the fact that half the world is in some sort of turmoil – at least that’s how the mainstream media depicts the planet today – it was good to see that in all the messy methods of voting and counting, it seemed clear who the people wanted as their next top guy.
I spent quite a bit of time reading different types of comments, some crazy, some rude, some generous and kind. Most were informative and revealed that many people do have sense to post stuff that is understandable.
I tended to agree with most posts, as I guess I am just like everyone else, somewhat normal and in the group of people who think the same way… normal. This to me confirms that I sit near the centre of everyone and I’m not too close to the edge of insanity or outrageousness. Nor on the other side of the spectrum, being someone who would rather be unseen and working secretly in the background, influencing everything and nothing at the same time.
Sadly, I guess I’m just mainstream and not as different as I would like to think I am. I could just spit it out and say, “Hey I’m boring.” But I back that boring stuff with good-natured, hard-working straight-as-a-nail common sense and actions that don’t require the entire world to express their appreciation for a few moments, only to be overshadowed by the next fad or scam. No, I prefer slow and steady progress and a stable life.
As for our southern neighbours across the border, I guess they will settle in comfortably knowing that most people voted for their most liked or needed presidential candidate. I wondered when the chief executive for the past four years would be able to do a normal day’s work, much less stand upright for more than 10 minutes without collapsing. Sometimes I feel the same way after a long week of work, thanking every god and demi-god for the invention of Friday.
I look forward to a country that isn’t as divided as it has been, to be a good neighbour and calm down the rest of the world from all that warlike chest-beating and settle into a more peaceful rhythm without having to threaten the use of nuclear weapons just to make a point. Remember the world needs stability, strength and global cooperation and that should keep us alive for another generation.
Aside from trying to make sense of the world today, it’s clear as mud on a snowy day, frozen in time and rigid as a brick that hurts when it hits you. But that’s our tiny planet spinning away in the universe and traversing through space like there’s no need to rush and end in a few billion years.
Yep, soon we will be engulfed in the world of Christmas commerce and purchasing much less for more money. Though Christmas is still six weeks away, who can’t help but be swept up in all this holidaying and merry making anyways?
Alas, but not least, winter weather is here, as predicted last summer. The weather is one of the only things you can depend on. So happy November everyone!