I went to a huge Music Festival once that had something they called “The Oasis” for festival goers who might be feeling overwhelmed by it all in some manner, to go to “regroup”, and/or to find some additional emotional support for themselves during the festival.
They had it set up as a sort of retreat place: cots for those who needed to rest, volunteers who could offer massage, or just be good listeners, etc. If you needed to pound some frustration out on a pillow there was a place for that, too!
So I’m setting this Election Oasis Place here today, so we can help each other out if we need to regroup or renew, or blow off steam in a safe place.
It is also a big enough place to do cartwheels and back flips in when the news is GOOD!
Off to vote now, be back later to see how it’s all going!
Good for you Scribe, I was thinking of posting a similar diary and then I noticed this one.
I am feeling a little like a kid on Christmas Eve, wondering if Santa is going to leave you anything, or will you come downstairs in the morning to find that Santa missed your house.
I want to be positive, but the voting problems that are already pouring in are making that difficult.
Well I am about to go out and get distracted with my daughter for a bit, so I’ll check in later.
I know it sure helps me to embrace distractions when I can, at least for awhile. Gives the poitical circuits a badly needed break.
I have my squirrel contingent handy , when all else fails. In fact I just got back from the old dead beechwood where they hang out. They are always glad to see me. (I think it’s my bag of bread crusts, really.) They seem pretty unconcerned about the outcome of the election, and reminded me that seasons come and seasons go, but we all keep breeding anyway, and there’s always someone willing to share their breadcrusts!
(((Scribe)))
Seasons will come and go for us. But not for so many. 600k are dead. Many more are permanently disabled, scarred, tormented for life.
Danni was asking me why there are still football games and Christmas parties while the rest of the world is shooting each other.
I feel conflicted that my daughter has these thoughts as she is still young. I worry that maybe the political climate in our home has somehow damaged her childhood… but then I think perhaps it’s better to have a child that worries about other children than a child who is only concerned with what Santa will or will not bring them…
Christmas… it almost makes me want to puke nowadays. It’s supposed to be about a time of Peace…
Supersoling’s Peace Wreaths… I wish I could cover my house with them. i told a lady at my store about them as she was putting out floral wreaths for Fall… and she started to cry and say the peace wreaths are perfect.
(((((Many hugs)))))) sister.
Peace wreaths? I missed this…say more?
here’s a gift.
Watch it! Mean Jean Schmidt, R-Ohio, had voting problems. Machine rejected her ballot.
I need some help. Something for this clinical paranoia I’m feeling, whereby I’m under the impression that the Republican Party is about to steal another election? Anyone know a good pharmacist?
Captain Morgan
Jim Beam
Johnnie Walker
Jack Daniels
they’re all decent pharmacists.
Just don’t smoke any weed, that shit will make you paranoid.
Bah Humbug. Weed has never made me wake up in a pile of hurtin’ and it’s never made me vomit up blood like Ole Jack did once.
🙂
never had an effect on me as far as I can tell — probably because I’m naturally goofy and I’ve already got the munchies. 😉
Ate a couple of rows of some “brownies” my brother baked one time (when Mom was at work, natch); he kept an eye on me for the whole afternoon to make sure I was okay, but nothing happened…
ACK Big Pharm Big Pharm!!!
(asses mother nature on to BostonJoe)
There. It’s safe and organic and has many positive side effects like… shit… I forget. 🙂
n/t & {{{{{{ DJ }}}}}}
Ass, Gas or Grass… no one rides for free.
BROTHERFELDSPAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOW how are you?!?!?!
Countin’ the minutes to get outta here, & go vote. Speaking of which, I’m writing you in on my ballot. See, the DCSGP didn’t put up candidates for all the offices open, so I’m putting you in for Chair of the DC City Council. For purposes of this particular ballot, we’ll waive the residency requirement. There are a couple other write-ins I need to think about too….
ACK!!! 🙂
That just means now they’ll be watching me even more closely!
my email is azulism at yahoo – please please keep in touch!
First round’s on me over here.
Can’t be paranoia when they’re REALLY out to getcha. At least you’re not alone, BJ.
So this is like the cafe, but without food? ;-D
Fours for all!
Just nuts and breadcrusts, sorry, Knox! And lotsa hugging ‘n stuff.
You might enjoy this:
Link to entire story
hence–my username. Got family there. Currently resting my feet. Has anyone besides myself did GOTV in combat boots? I felt people should know they are speaking with a fellow vet who actually gives a damn about the soldiers, marines, airmen and seamen. (But damn my feet are paying a price tonight!)
Sending over a virtual foot rub!
And thanks for your hard work.
My In-laws are from Paducah, although most have scattered across the country. Very thoughtful, the boots, good job.
Thank you. (for virtual feet relief and thanks)
My spouse said, “Do you always have to make a statement?”
“Yes,” I replied. Boots were hard not only on feet, but ankles. It’s been a while since I’ve worn them.
WE TOOK THE HOUSE!
(Take THAT, BABY KING BUSH!!!)
(turning cartwheels in my mind!)
WHOOOOEEEEEE!!