Mockingbird

No mocking took place, just a lovely fresh walk after last night's rain. The storm was a big deal for us, hopefully the beginning of a juicy rainy season. Another monumental beginning: as we were walking, my phone buzzed  with the news that Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States. And let's not forget Kamala Harris and all the beginnings that she represents. I don't really have the words to commemorate this occasion. I think maybe it hasn't really settled in yet, this news, this long overdue affirmation of decency, healing, unity, and possibility. It's a long hard road ahead, but for the first time in a good long while we have hope for the future.