Life is short. You realize that even more when you are old. I have said before that in dog years I am already dead. So each morning when I wake up there is a brief moment until I realize that I still need my glasses to see the clock before realizing I must still be in this old body of mine… Then I turn and put a mirror under Harold’s nose to determine if I still need to put on my make-up and do my hair.
As a parent you eventually come to accept that one day your children and family members will have to continue on without you. And you spend much of your life thinking that you are preparing them for that moment only to realize that you are really just preparing yourself. Have I left them with a brighter future and a better world? You certainly hope so and knowing so makes each day a little easier. So imagine my shock when about 8 years ago the village idiot was suddenly running the show. Panic set in. My God what if I go tomorrow and that jackass screws things up and suddenly my children and grandchildren are left to clean up the mess.
Folks, I may not be here next time so I want you to remember this. You really should strive for a Presidential nominee who is smarter than you… someone who understands you but doesn’t necessarily need to have a beer with you. Strive for a Renaisance man… someone who knows that Walt Whitman wasn’t a guy who made chocolate candy. And a good rule of thumb from this point forward: someone who fully understands that the Flintstones isn’t a documentary.
We are a large, diverse country but we live in an even larger, more diverse world. No President ever has a mandate. Even the least among us need to be heard, and if possible, helped. Differences should be celebrated not feared. I hope one day we all understand that love is not about the body; it is about the heart. Think about it.
Margaret and I really do enjoy your comments and all the excitement around our silly little blog. It is keeping us young so thank you. We have an idea for the blog that we think you will enjoy. Stay tuned… and thanks for stopping by. We mean it. Really.
[NOTE FROM MATTHEW: My grandmother wanted me to add this link to The Atticus Circle . She said that those of you leaving comments about Proposition 8 might be interested in this organization.]
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“… Then I turn and put a mirror under Harold’s nose to determine if I still need to put on my make-up and do my hair.”
Too funny. I peed a little.
By: AF on July 9, 2009
at 4:30 AM
I love you two ladies! Please come visit my blog. It’s not incredibly political, just random thoughts about things in general….
http://psychedelikat.wordpress.com/
By: psychedelikat on November 22, 2008
at 7:16 PM
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By: A Day Without Sunshine « On the Gay Horizon on November 14, 2008
at 12:54 AM
oh heavens, i burst out laughing extremely loudly at the comment about the mirror in the morning.
i have loved reading your blog the last couple months. you are a breath of fresh, honest air. thank you for that.
there needs to be more commonsense spoken out loud like yours. wisdom truly comes with age!
By: Rowan on November 13, 2008
at 11:48 PM
I am an astute, self-aware tabby and devoted fan of your blog. A friend of mine “tagged” me to reveal six random things about myself on my blog. I was asked to then “tag” six other bloggers to contribute to the collective confessional.
You’re probably way too famous and busy to have time for my little game of tag. Not to mention how revelatory you already are on a regular basis. But I think it’d really be smashing if you gals revealed six random things about EACH OTHER. Imagine the dish!
This is not a chain letter. I abhor those sorry things. Nothing bad will happen to you if you decline to participate. I will keep my claws retracted and continue to read your delightful blog faithfully. I have linked to you from my blog at:
http://fourdaintypaws.blogspot.com/
2008/11/ive-been-tagged-but-not-
yet-released.html
Signed, another pro-American cat for Obama, Margaret and Helen
By: Henry on November 13, 2008
at 5:50 PM
Obama really needs to send you an invitation to his inauguration!
By: Kelli on November 12, 2008
at 11:54 AM
Helen, I love you. You brought tears to my eyes. i am only 31 and already wonder how my kids will be after I am gone. Not that they’ll need me; I believe I am instilling the right things in them, but a mommy will always worry. I dedicate a lot of time and effort into the environment (and animals because yes, they help keep the ecosystems strong and healthy) and it’s all because I care about what kind of life my future generations will have. Like hell i want them living in bubbles. Screw that.
Thank you for your words of wisdom. Thank you for your humor and for being so candid. I can only hope I am like you when I get older. I love ya, sweetie!
By: Lorax on November 11, 2008
at 11:25 PM
I thought this would be a good post in which to thank you for your blog, which is lovely. As one of a younger generation, I really appreciate that you take the time to share your wisdom. Cheers!
By: Jennifer on November 11, 2008
at 10:59 PM