We received a Transmogrifier. From South America, no less.
It's the morning of MLK day and the inauguration of Donald Trump. The irony of how dramatically opposite the ideals and aspirations are of each is not lost on me. My goal for the day is to avoid social media and news and focus on positivity. Had a wonderful weekend. The conversations we all had Friday morning and those I had with Lauren in Paso have made so many positive impacts. The four of us went to the Campbell Farmers Market, and then Tommy took Lauren and dropped her at the train station. Only after they went to Madonia, of their own accord, which moved me deeply. Considering all that they have come to know over the past few months, how they have responded is a testament to their character and to the core intentions of Linda, myself and Jennifer too. So much is lost to the ego when gentle acceptance and adaptation can provide a far more rewarding experience for all. Jennifer said, "Thank you for this family" to me privately. I looked at her with surprise and replied, "It would not be this family were it not for you."
Oh, let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King
And recognize that there are ties between us
All men and women, living on the earth
Ties of hope and love, sister and brotherhood
That we are bound together
In our desire to see the world become
A place in which our children can grow free and strong
We are bound together by the task that stands before us
And the road that lies ahead
We are bound, and we are bound
- Shed a Little Light - James Taylor