In two days, Joe Biden will be POTUS. I can't wait. I saw today that Garth Brooks will be performing at the inauguration, and that he says it's a statement of unity. I hope the Trumplican country music fans pay heed to his words. I know some of them will be surprised -- but if … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: January 18, 2021
Category: Spirituality
Mel’s Monday Musings: January 11, 2021
Hi. On January 6th, pro-Trump insurrectionists breached the US Capitol. Congress was spirited away *just* in time to avoid coming face-to-face with that mob. People died. Trump is guilty. He is a self-absorbed, feckless, sedition-fomenting traitor. Blood is on his hands. (He probably can't feel it anymore, after almost 400,000 coronavirus deaths.)I hope he's removed … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: January 11, 2021
Mel’s Monday Musings: December 28, 2020
We have made it to THE LAST MONDAY OF 2020, folks! Friday is the first day of a whole new year.I thought about doing a retrospective for 2020 but good gods, where would I even begin? You know the headlines; you've lived through all of it too. But you know what? For all of the … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: December 28, 2020
Mel’s Monday Musings: December 21, 2020
Happy Solstice, y'all! And a Blessed Yule to all who celebrate. /|\ May the return of the light bring everything you need in order to thrive, and may your hearth always be warm and bright. I admit I am a fan of the waning half of the year over the waxing half but both have … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: December 21, 2020
Mel’s Monday Musings: November 16, 2020
Ah, the easy, quixotic life of an artist/poet/[dancer/novelist/insert artsy profession here]. The dreamer, the optimist, that airy-fairy soul unbothered by reality...Wait...which part is easy? Take a walk with me. First, while I may have more flexible work hours than many others do, I generally work 45-60 hours/week...and it's rare that I take a whole day … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: November 16, 2020
Mel’s Monday Musings: November 9, 2020
"If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you." (Gospel of Thomas, 70) Sing, write, create, say. Makers gonna make. Trust the process.(You never know who needs to hear or … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: November 9, 2020
Wednesday on Saturday
I am so proud of America right now. (When's the last time I was able to honestly say THAT??)In the midst of a pandemic, with over 200,000 dead, more Americans voted than at any other time in the past 120 years, if what I'm seeing is correct. The will of the voters is clear: Joe … Continue reading Wednesday on Saturday
Mel’s Monday Musings: November 2, 2020 (ELECTION EVE)
Whatever happens tomorrow, remember: Your VOTE counts. And in many cases, those votes (early in-person and mail-in) will continue to be counted after Election Day ends. Don't give up if it takes a while to get results; this is NORMAL. It just doesn't feel like it when Cheetolini is trying to push for a definitive … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: November 2, 2020 (ELECTION EVE)
Mel’s Monday Musings: October 26, 2020
The injustice that happened tonight will not stand.Amy Coney Barrett is an illegitimate Justice and make no mistake, justice will be served. Hang in there, friends. I'm reminded on horrifying, terrible nights (and days...this administration has had so many) of the song, "Empress" by Snow Patrol. It gives me hope to keep on keepin' on. … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: October 26, 2020
Mel’s Monday Musings: October 19, 2020
We lost our 16.5yo shih tzu last Tuesday. She'd been declining for a while; it was time to let her go. Nothing about the process was easy, except for her. I'd never been through it before, not as the person who had to make that call, and certainly not as the person who was in … Continue reading Mel’s Monday Musings: October 19, 2020
