Peace and quiet

That's what I want right now.  I've never been so dejected in my life. 

Maybe it's because I live 20mns away from the center of DC and "feel" what's happened there that much more closely. What happens in the city permeates everywhere.

Maybe it's because of the rationalization I'm seeing happening all over by the terrorists who desecrated the Capitol ("this was all an Antifa operation!")??  I see the doctored pictures posted in support of such arguments (some straight out of an off-hollywood B-roll movie).  But also the videos of photojournalists with whom there was a zoom conference just last night and who shared their harrowing experiences.

Maybe it's watching the cowardice of those who all of a sudden seem to have found a conscience and are bailing from their jobs like so many rats leaving a sinking ship.  Or still trying to justify their actions as 'defending the will of the people.'

Maybe it's the stories of our lawmakers talking about huddling under their desks and going to safe shelters: how does that feel?? ps:  American school children everywhere are sending their thoughts and prayers...

And lastly, maybe it's because I've had to deal with reinstatement of my post of Jan 6 (with a new picture...).  Someone did report it (there is no "automated" removal by algorithms).  Perhaps it was because it was a screen capture; perhaps not. In any case, it felt petty and bullying when there are so many f.. things that are so much more important.  Disappointed but glad it's now back.  Will revert on your comments of the past couple of days soon.