I can hardly believe it’s already the end of April. Except that I’ve been feeling that way about the end of every month for ages now.
Bizarre observation: I can get really upset with far away people to an unreasonable degree. People like T. Carlson and J. Vance, for instance, or D. Trump and his counterpart J. Biden.
I’m so grateful I have other things to do than think about them too much. Many, many other things. Those things are closer and more hands-on. They are practical and real. On the other hand, those annoying nuisances, who are nourished and amplified by media, are impractical and imaginary. But for a few fleeting minutes when I pay attention to them, they’re the largest damned thing around.
Or is it just me?
I planted beets, green beans, zucchini, and Japanese eggplant today. All the seeds have to be protected from the digging-up cat.
Getting angry with people at a distance allows one to vent without feeling any obligation to mitigate the situation. (Yes, I have read that research indicates venting is not helpful, but I do have some questions...)
I get angry when people get angry over people in the news but remain oblivious to problems that are actually their own to address. Dishes. Laundry. Getting enough sleep. Dust. Mess.