The whole country feels as if we're in an airport waiting room, idea I swiped from online. It's a time when everything's about waiting, calories don't count and treats are in order.
We don't know which direction we'll be going after Tuesday's votes, and we've done all we can to ensure success for the good fight we're fighting against fascism.
There are safeguards in place against election denial and violence. This will not be a repeat of the chaos of 2020, when we had a President fomenting trouble instead of an intelligent administration managing it and keeping the peace.
Meanwhile I'm breathing, snacking, walking, watching Trollope and listening to Trollope -- many parallels to today's shenanigans in Trollope. And knitting. I haven't done any making for days, one thing and another.
So here's where we are
Whatever happens, and I daren't be more than cautiously optimistic, after the trauma of 2016, at least my people will get their gloves and socks.
Happy waiting day, everyone, breathe, knit, and if you are eligible to vote and haven't yet done so, please do.
In the hope of a Harris win I have a couple of screenshots to celebrate. And Tuesday night I'm in a watch party with my Kamala pearls and chucks, with online friends.
Monday night, another meeting with Christopher Bouzy's most recent political maps of the current state of play, with votes already cast. He has a great record of knowledgeable observation and forecasting.
Meanwhile
Currently watching the news and they have had the final rallies of both candidates.
ReplyDeleteOne is positive and inclusive and one is derogatory and promises to bring peace to the whole world. Like he has dominion over all of us.
As I live in a totally different country. All I can do is hope and pray enough come through and vote for Harris. Every single vote will count
My vote was very important this year. Huge numbers of Democrats have voted early, and many Republicans have crossed over. So, breathing now!
DeleteWe all have much riding on your election results. The tentacles of cultural, political and economic influence of your country have a remarkably long reach and quite some capacity to be destructive beyond your borders. Bated breath over here in NZ
ReplyDeleteI hope you're also working to keep your country! Moving fairly and inclusively, too. You're back home!
DeleteWe in the UK are praying for the right result for your country. x
ReplyDeleteYes, just breathe, we're doing our best! We understand the assignment.
DeleteGoing to pottery today. That will be a distraction. This is just awful.
ReplyDeletePottery will be a good way to work off some anxiety, go you. Well timed.
DeleteKeeping my fingers crossed that America will make the wise choice!
ReplyDeleteMe too. Early voters are looking good.
DeleteThe world is holding its breath! I keep thinking…remember to breathe!
ReplyDeleteSandy Boynton for the win!
DeleteThe world is on edge.
ReplyDeleteAt least I had actions I could take. Looking in from outside, only able to offer support, is very hard.
DeleteFingers, toes, and anything else I can manage is crossed. I'm going to spend today watching Midsomer Murders -- a good distraction!
ReplyDeleteHandsome Son is visiting me today, and tonight I'm in a watch party online with friends. I'm irate that one nasty little person can get entire continents nervous.
DeleteThat's the excuse I'm using in regard to Mike's op. Waiting so nothing counts. Here's to good results all round.
ReplyDeleteYou have a Mike, too! My life is full of them, including Handsome Son. Good people. If I had access to Maltesers I'd probably make serious inroads just now.
DeleteI don't think there's ever been an election that has been followed so closely around the entire world. It's not only the US that will suffer should the unthinkable happen, but the rest of us too. I suspect there won't be any definitive results for quite some time, if it's as close as what they seem to think. We wait - and hope.
ReplyDeleteEarly turnout suggests it's not close, but media and paid for polls want to keep up the fiction of a horse race between equivalent candidates. We'll see. I did my bit, campaigning till the end, on behalf of all of you!
DeleteWe will vote this morning. I've been managing to keep myself relatively calm but today I feel edgy and a bit fitful. I don't know if I will watch the reporting tonight or not. My stomach is in a clench.
ReplyDeleteThank you for voting! Pro tip: listen for the Florida return. It's a bellwether.
DeleteI banned mainstream media long ago, and will watch with friends the streams without those loony commentators and their pointless dramatic chatter!
this will be the third presidential election in a row in which I have stressed by the possible outcome. hopefully it will be the last.
ReplyDeleteA full chested yes to that!
DeleteIt's so heartening to read the support from your outside the U.S. commenters. We continue our personal news blackout, after having done our part. Distractions and breathing here too.
ReplyDeleteChris from Boise
Yes, I posted the encouraging comments. Debbie downer free zone right now. Handsome Son visits this afternoon, nice distraction there! Indian snacks,tea and catch up.
DeleteThanks for this post. Anxious today and no plans to watch talking heads later either.
ReplyDeleteIt's looking pretty good, e.
DeleteTo extend your waiting room analogy, with the departure board showing very weird information. Hopefully it will repair itself and you will all be on your way without any drama.
ReplyDeleteLet's hope so.
DeleteIt’s looking awful this morning. Inhale. Exhale. Repeat.
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