Tomorrow is an election day in much of the country, and my fond hope is that the yoke of the godless authority gets even further tossed aside. Not betting on it, as I think the people in two areas are about to vote to get it harder and more violently than ever before. Nor do I think what is happening was organic; rather, a massive astroturf that if we are lucky is the last gasp of a major front of the godless authority. Time will tell.
I’ve also been struck this morning by how some people have changed over the years. Sadly, not for the better. Two cases in particular came up this morning.
An early morning text conversation with a friend brought to mind a clinical therapist I knew of years back who I thought might be a good resource for another mutual friend going through a rough time. So, I looked them up to see if they were still in practice. I literally did not recognize them as they have completely altered their physical appearance from the last time I saw them. They have also gone from ‘I’m not Catholic but am Christian and will offer treatment according to Catholic beliefs to help someone’ to ‘trans-queer supporter’ all the way! They apparently are only accepting any new patient (limited number) from that community, and I won’t be recommending them to anyone. Sad.
Also came across some references to someone who used to be a huge “influencer” and figure in domestic political punditry. They started a number of media companies that were bought up and some are still going in fact. I had effectively cut ties with them years ago about the time of my first embed to Iraq, finding them to be a touch strange and odd. If some of what I came across today is true, strange and odd may well be a considerable understatement. Part of me wants to dig in and research; but, frankly, neither they nor any controversy around them are worth that much effort. As with the LCSW above, the best that can be offered up is prayer.
On a more positive note, was and am glad to see a number of people making positive changes in their lives, in some cases to the point of completely turning their lives around. I’ve offered up some prayers for them too as they do one of the hardest and most rewarding things in life.
Feeling sort of lazy today, as the last few days have been busy, to be polite. Lots of time at Church, and having the car gifted to me has been a true godsend in terms of getting there and running errands related to the Church. This week should be a little more laid back, though I need to get to the storage unit as — weather permitting — I’m thinking of having a yard sale Saturday to start selling off a number of things. This time, lots of packs, rucks, and related along with clothing and some electronics. My goal is to eventually sell off pretty much everything but my books, cooking gear, and some holiday/sentimental items. Proceeds will go towards the pilgrimage, possible future pilgrimages, possible religious education, and covering some other expenses.
More soon.
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