tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post7580763936928721122..comments2024-01-02T09:27:42.418-08:00Comments on Keep The Wisdom: WHAT NOW?Judy Kruegerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-7207228910991133422016-12-01T09:07:49.953-08:002016-12-01T09:07:49.953-08:00Thank you Marianne! Your words mean a lot and you ...Thank you Marianne! Your words mean a lot and you are the first European to respond here. There is always Europe and the rest of the world. We may all be in the same boat sooner than we think. Three weeks later I am still believing in the rebalancing idea and watching the conversations going on. Anyway, good to have you in the conversation!Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-24715877103609539082016-12-01T06:38:57.676-08:002016-12-01T06:38:57.676-08:00It's hard to believe that three weeks have pas...It's hard to believe that three weeks have passed since the elections and the world is still in shock. Yes, the world. We grieve with you, Judy. But I think you knew that by reading my blog. Just wanted to let you know here, as well. And I totally agree, it's the readers of this world who gather the information, who try to understand this world a little better and hope that we all will learn from past mistakes.<br /><br />One of your friends wrote that you can come to Canada. Well, there's always Europe, as well. ;)<br /><br />Anyway, always happy to talk to you and always interested in hearing your views.<br /><br />Have a good month,<br />Marianne from <br /><a href="http://momobookblog.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Let's Read</a>Marianne https://www.blogger.com/profile/11810275740213848634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-56429218668072655672016-11-12T14:29:22.918-08:002016-11-12T14:29:22.918-08:00Thank you Susan! It has been quite a bad week. I h...Thank you Susan! It has been quite a bad week. I have relatives and acquaintances who voted for Trump. I even have relatives and friends who didn't vote at all. It is hard to understand both. I have only read a few pages despite my resolve to do so. Today I will finally enter the next blog post. It all feels strangely like recovering from an illness. Thank for your invitation, but have lived in America all my life and I will stay, continue to support what is good and not support what is bad. I could not do otherwise. And that is no judgement of you, especially since you are still a citizen and voted! Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-25978097883236216892016-11-12T09:49:44.687-08:002016-11-12T09:49:44.687-08:00Dear Judy, I feel the same as you. Thank you for p...Dear Judy, I feel the same as you. Thank you for posting this great post. I've been MIA since the election: I can't post, I can't write, I can't read. I'm depressed and disillusioned all at once. I can't turn on the news. I voted absentee ballot for the state of Virginia where I last lived in 2008. I was proud to vote for Hillary and believed it would be an historic night for women. Everyone I know voted for her so it's very hard to comprehend. A terrible shock & a terrible blow. Thx for the link you attached of Literary Voices React, it's very good to read. This whole thing will take me a long while. Still reeling. Meanwhile you can come to Canada... thecuecardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08870323589682197091noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-17003682867499026092016-11-11T15:59:52.068-08:002016-11-11T15:59:52.068-08:00Thank you for your story. I would be so wowed to g...Thank you for your story. I would be so wowed to get like 100 stories like this here. Yes, more than half of the country will be plenty. As long as we don't get complacent again. I guess freedom is something that must be fought for everyday by everyone.<br />And, lovely to have you visit Keep the Wisdom. You are possibly my oldest blogger friend, you know.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-11124160370424992252016-11-11T15:01:56.183-08:002016-11-11T15:01:56.183-08:00I went to bed early, afraid to see what was happen...I went to bed early, afraid to see what was happening Tuesday night and woke up to the gut punch of Wednesday morning's reality. I'm still reeling. I remember when I turned on the TV in 2008 and wept with joy for my fellow Americans and our new president elect. I guess I got complacent. I enjoyed having that lovely family and our progressive leader filled with heart and smarts, leading our way. It never occurred to me that a man who ran such a disgusting campaign could appeal to anyone. Now, although still feeling like I'm in mourning, I've seen glimmers of hope and have been getting a lot of use from that unfollow option on facebook. There are lots of people like us, people who want equality for our citizens and I'm hoping our anger can catapult us into action. More than half of the country has to be enough to make a difference.JoanneMarie Fausthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16751278640738482830noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-27187979621439469432016-11-11T10:03:04.479-08:002016-11-11T10:03:04.479-08:00Thank you for your articulate response. I am not s...Thank you for your articulate response. I am not sad today, just recommitted to doing what I can to make my country better and help people through their troubles. You have a smart mom!Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-40675461875852258552016-11-11T09:43:52.359-08:002016-11-11T09:43:52.359-08:00My very dear Judy, oddly, I knew you were going to...My very dear Judy, oddly, I knew you were going to feel this way.<br />I am sincerely sorry to know you so disappointed. Honestly, it makes me sad to read this post. The only words that come to my mind is "we have to accept what we cannot change." Fortunately, you can express your opinions freely and that's gold. I wish you a great weekend and look forward to reading your book reviews.<br />P.S. My mum saw it come. She said whenever people are desperate and afraid they make bad choices.The Reader's Taleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12701126931175725145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-3717577699641562372016-11-10T14:53:32.985-08:002016-11-10T14:53:32.985-08:00Thank you so much for posting your comment here. W...Thank you so much for posting your comment here. Welcome to Keep the Wisdom! Your prayers are my prayers.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-12693005947485607282016-11-10T14:49:27.807-08:002016-11-10T14:49:27.807-08:00I am so feeling your pain. As an African American ...I am so feeling your pain. As an African American woman of a certain age who was born and raised in Atlanta, Ga. now living in Houston, I didn't realize that so many in our country would mindlessly choose someone who does not display any good character qualities. I understand the need to change, but we should be wise with our choices. As a Christian I am completely confounded that others who love Jesus could choose a man who gladly spreads hate to anyone he decides . I pray that God heals us and delivers Trump and those like him to choose to do what's best for all of America. Father, help us, please!!<br />Favoredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08977643111086741720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-73942902348105483732016-11-10T13:50:34.600-08:002016-11-10T13:50:34.600-08:00Thank you Dorothy. I know you mean it. And I compl...Thank you Dorothy. I know you mean it. And I completely agree about the unworkable Electoral College as it stands now. This is the fourth time it has skewed the popular vote. I really don't know how it has been permitted to stand in what is supposed to be the greatest democracy on earth. One of the many things we need to work on.Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-54135630795557855322016-11-10T13:46:01.035-08:002016-11-10T13:46:01.035-08:00When I say that I know just how you feel, I think ...When I say that I know just how you feel, I think you know I mean it! This was the most gut-wrenching election I've been through and I've been through many. I live in Texas, after all. What is particularly galling is that it looks like when the final totals are in, Hillary will have received approximately 1.2 million more votes than Trump and yet, with our antiquated system of the Electoral College, Trump is elected president. What a travesty!Dorothy Bordershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12441731296027227394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-77382197933543986652016-11-10T13:45:42.347-08:002016-11-10T13:45:42.347-08:00Thank you Carmen for your response. Where do you c...Thank you Carmen for your response. Where do you come from?Judy Kruegerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11632346091869688862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14124551.post-82954356097114809562016-11-10T13:42:37.849-08:002016-11-10T13:42:37.849-08:00I'm sorry that you feel that way, Judy, but ke...I'm sorry that you feel that way, Judy, but keep in mind that while you may not have gotten your wish, you got to experience the greatest democracy on earth in action. Sometimes you get what you want, like Obama, and sometimes you don't, like Trump, but so many governments in the world don't respect (good or bad) the will of their people. I should know. I come from one. Carmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10242364668293349799noreply@blogger.com