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I was worthless that day-after too. But I'm actually way more mad today than I was even then lol. Thanks for putting words to the thoughts and making it make sense a little. Also, pumpkin cake and icing please

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Agree. None of it goes away, but we will find a way through (or out!). We have to. As for cake, it really does help.

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more reason for us to committing to all the High Teas

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Oh Maria, so beautifully, thoughtfully expressed. It does help to know we're not alone in these feelings of disappointment and despair, of fear and frustration.

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You are definitely not alone, Wendy. It’s awful, isn’t it? I don’t know about you, but this week feels almost worst…I felt a bit numb at first but now I’m feeling it all. Rage, fear, grief.

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Yes, this week, it feels more real and more scary. Like we're all just teetering at the top of a very steep cliff and are about to fall overboard. So scary.

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I definitely get it. 💔

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As usual Maria, a great story that says it all. I love you. Dad

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Love you too, Dad.❤️

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My thoughts go out to all of you in the US this week. Such challenging times we live in.

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Thank you so much, Sascha. That really does mean a lot, more than you might realize.❤️

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Great reflections. Thank you! A couple of the things that may be good from the current election results are the following: Kamala Harris' concession speech promoting a peaceful transition. The integrity that was displayed by Kamala Harris as she spoke of Democracy and following the Constitution.

If she had won, our country might have entered a terrible time of terror and violence.... and the world would once again, see a poor loser.

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These are excellent points, Paulajo. Yes, a different result would have its own “after,” which could bring devastation of another kind. Sigh. Onward, right?

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