Posts tagged "United States"

October 9, 2020 10 Comments

How are you preparing for Election Day/Week/Month/Endless Nightmare?

I'm turning 40 at the end of October, but it's the date one week after that I'm really dreading. Here's how it's marked on my calendar: Yes, Election Day is coming, and I don't know what comes after that. I've read speculation. A Washington Post article titled "What’s the worst that could happen?" lays out... [Read More]

December 21, 2016 19 Comments

20 Scattered Thoughts after the Election

Several years ago I saw a car accident about to happen as I was walking out of an Ace Hardware store. I could see the van driving slowly down the aisle of the parking lot, and I could see the sedan pulling out of its parking space directly towards the side of the van, but... [Read More]

November 11, 2016 26 Comments

I’m a straight, white person and even I’m scared

I woke up on Election Day excited to vote for the first female president. I put on blue jeans, a red shirt with star-shaped sequins, and a white sweater. I put all my things in a blue and white striped bag which completed my patriotic attire. I don't really care about fashion, so the fact... [Read More]