It's so difficult being back in DC for work. I miss the intellectual discourse that used to take place here. I had the privilege of being here when Obama first won here...from the first win - and the nonstop carnival that took place right on my lawn through Osama's demise. So much good...so much hope. While there were arguments over policy, healthcare...now we argue that people are good and bad, not whether policy is right or wrong.
We live in a time of hateful demise. This town sometimes feels like a prison now, a ghost town of the hope and promise from where we were.
Love still exists here. But, this volatile world...wondering what will happen next. It's downright scary to be 4 short blocks from the White House, which used to inspire so many.
When will people just stop and realize that we are all just people? We are in a country that used to thrive on being a melting pot... different strokes for different folks.
Honestly, I'm exhausted by having to take a side. I want to talk to people about their issues...find common ground.
Yet that no longer exists...and I feel stuck being among the rational, adultier adults that recognizes the fact that until we start a true conversation, we can't reach solutions.
Whew...way too much thinking for such a long day.
Love your neighbor. Understand that it's ok to disagree, but respect their position. Learn from it.
I miss those days.
Smooches,
G
