Vi June, Reckonings
Last March in one of my columns, I predicted that President Barack Obama would be re-elected. I think I gave myself some wiggle room by also stating he may lose the popular vote but win the Electoral College vote – necessary to win the election.
It’s been a long, hard tumultuous road to get Barack elected but I think it turned out just fine.
Now I know many of you do not feel that way. You thought Mitt Romney was the better candidate. I feel for you. I know I would have been very disappointed if my candidate had lost.
But let’s all remember that we are first and foremost citizens of our great country and give President Obama the respect he deserves.
Time to switch gears
Now it’s time to focus on the coming months, months of celebrating Thanksgiving and Christmas and soon after a brand new year to deal with.
It’s certainly been a year of ups and downs but let’s focus on the good times and minimize the downs.
Age is a factor
My sister and her husband are both 88 years old, and time is stealing away some precious time, and they need more assistance.
They are giving up their lovely two-story home in Columbus, Ohio, and going into assisted living. I know my sister is heartsick over their decision, but it is necessary since all the four bedrooms are upstairs as is the full bath.
There’s not much to say because I know how it would be if and when we, too, have to make that move.
We also find ourselves hiring out more and more chores. Just changing light bulbs seems to be a big bother. Fortunately our children are all very good about helping, but they have their own home to care for.
Getting old is a real pain and I sure can’t see any gold in the golden years. Meanwhile let’s think positive! As my 76-year-old baby sister says, “enjoy the good times, the bad times will find you.”
Quote of the Week
“The person who says, “that’s the way the ball bounces” is usually the one who dropped it.” Main Street Memories
P.S. A very Happy Thanksgiving to all of you.
Stay well, stay involved and stay tuned.
Vi June is past Democratic state representative for House District 35. She is a former mayor of Westminster and a former newspaper publisher. A Westminster resident for more than four decades, she and her husband, Bob, have five grown children and eight grandchildren.
