It's supposed to be the last cold day today, of three very cold weeks. Jack is finally better, only his cough remains. Hubby is back to work and I feel normal again. It was a horrible long weekend, topped off by projectile vomiting (by Jack) down the stairs, to spread the vomit even further, in the middle of the night. Poor guy. On the upside, the dogs did an amazing job of cleaning up the vomit and I had wanted to clean the carpet on the stairs, but I just hadn't gotten around to it. They're super clean now, thanks to my handy little carpet cleaner. Today I may clean the furniture in the TV room.
I try not to read or listen to the news but it creeps in. trump and putin are now negotiating the end of a war that putin started (without provocation) and are not including Ukraine (the country most affected by the negotitations, that was invaded by Russia) in the negotiations. WTF! And trump wants 50% cut of Ukraine's rare earth minerals in return for negotitating a peace plan, among other things. trump always amazes me. When you think he can't get any lower, he proves us all wrong. It's not only sickening, but it's extremely scary. When will trump decide he wants stuff in Canada? And who will he ally himself with when he decides to take what he wants from Canada?
I try not to worry about it, try to think about it, but it sits there in the back of my brain. The future no longer seems like a good place, no longer seems like a place of hope.
I need to channel my inner dog.
Inner dog sounds good, I'm gonna try that! Thanks for the image.
ReplyDeleteCharlie sleeps like he puts in a twelve hour day, working in ER. He's such a lovely dog.
DeleteThis has to be nerve wracking for Canadians, having this large, densely populated, land mass south of you, run by a bellicose wing nut. I would be very surprised if he invaded, our military is not that large, looking at the tip of the spear people, and there is no will for it. Also, we're not tough enough to endure your winters.
ReplyDeleteHe is a wing nut. But he has a way of talking about things that end up happening, all the while, people are saying, I can't believe he did that.
DeleteAllison has good points, but I can understand your fears. I have so many worries now and lots of anger. It can't be good for me. What kind of country do I now live it? It's unimaginable. I share very few values, ethics or morals with those "in charge" and making radical and dangerous decisions. :( Glad Jack is better although I cringed at the vomiting down the stairs. My younger daughter threw up a lot and once did so in her carseat. It was everywhere! I didn't even know where to start.
ReplyDeleteThe vomit came in the middle of the night and I didn't even bat an eye. Got Jack's jammies changed, a drink of water, and back to bed. I didn't care what the dogs did:)
DeleteI have lived for sixty-two years and I have never seen so much hatred and lies, but it's the complete lack of empathy that is the most distressing.
Oops, live IN.
ReplyDeleteAs I understand it, if I heard correctly, Europe has placed the US on the adversary side after Vance's speech. I cannot process this. It hasn't even been a month since these monsters bulldozed into office. It feel s like a dystopian novel, except it's for real.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like maybe Gilead is real (The Handmaid's Tale).
DeleteI wouldn't worry about invasion if I were Canada. The U. S. military is in bad shape. They're having trouble recruiting, and here's a report from the government Accounting Office about other problems: https://www.gao.gov/military-readiness. The whole thing is insane.
ReplyDeleteIsanity seems to be the flavour of the year, or the next four years. Are there any sane people left in Washington?
DeleteI can't talk about it right now. The stuff going on with the orange freak. Maybe tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteMeanwhile, stay warm, sweet woman. Here's a hug.
Thanks for the hug. I'm staying warm, even while cursing the wind:)
DeleteThat thing about how every cell in our body always works on getting better. And there are bazillion cells.
ReplyDeleteLife with dog(s) always meant a cleaner kitchen floor, I remember now.
There are long lists of US goods and services to boycot making the rounds here and judging from my small circle of friends, it has an effect. Not just as a the sharp drop in sales of tesla cars. Several schools and colleges and universities have now cancelled their exchange programs, while US students are welcome here, their German counterparts will travel elsewhere, even to Canada!
It won't end well and it worries me.
DeleteYou might improve your mood by joining the boycott of American companies on February 28th. I thought it was just Americans that were participating but it looks like Canadians are adding this day to boycott Walmart, Costco, Home Depot, etc. It's sort of a warning shot across the bow.
ReplyDeleteOn Facebook, you can follow 'Charlie Angus/The Resistance' to stay inspired and learn how to participate in Canadian defence.
I had read about that and I'm definitely going to boycott that day.
DeleteI need to channel my inner dog too as Shirley helps me to forget, albeit momentarily the shit show that is my country. Wow, it sure is cold up there in the north!
ReplyDeleteIt's warmed up today, I am taking the dogs for walks, outside, and myself:)
Delete300,000 Ukrainians have been killed or injured and millions have fled to find sanctuary elsewhere and yet America's Fake President is more concerned about mineral rights and even getting reimbursement from Ukraine for America's support during the war that Putin continues to wage. His moral compass is broken beyond repair - that is if he ever had one at all.
ReplyDeletetrump is a sociopath who lies and manipulates without remorse. He is a shit stain.
DeleteThe dog has the right idea. Pretty much all we can do is be aware but continue on with our lives. I agree the Ukraine situation is appalling. Trump wouldn't know the word "justice" if he fell over it.
ReplyDeletetrump and his minions are beyond the pale.
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