As I sat in the coffee shop that I normally write in, I pondered what to share today.  Usually it comes to me on my morning run, but today, it did not, I was preoccupied with the election. The sky is one of those brilliant blues that have been rare here lately, so I was gazing outside lost in the birds flitting around, the contrast of the trees against this bright backdrop pondering the importance of today, being election day, and the angst among the people leading up to and including today.  I am actually less anxious about the actual results today, but what weighs heavily in my mind is the rift that has happened in our country. Continue reading →