A Time To

Indeed we shared oh, so many things, during the years God allowed us, but I must admit, not everything.

Notably, my beloved was intensely interested in history; a topic that frankly, had never been at the top of my hit list.

However, as all who love know, we compromised, and even though he may not be here physically, he is never far from my thoughts.

Consequently, this week, I watched the impeachment for literally hours. My Ipad took a long needed hiatus and so did my kindle.

I will not deny I have had negative thoughts, but I realized this was history in the making, and I attempted to listen without judgment.

And yes, I believe both sides did their job effectively. The party in power presented arguments and raised questions. The defense, in my opinion, handled their rebukes effectively.

And I thought, good. Now we will conclude and return to some semblance of normality. I looked forward today to hearing the vote, and hoped healing for our country would quickly begin.

However, this morning when I turned on the TV, I learned that the historic event will not end today. Additional questioning of witnesses will extend the proceedings beyond the weekend.

And suddenly for some weird reason I remembered Ethel Merman playing the part of the heroine, Hattie Maloney. In the memorable 1940 Cole Porter production, the famed actress covered her simple gown with so many bows, it became a disaster.

Panama Hattie overplayed her hand, and I think that also happened in Washington this week.

I think Americans on both sides of the aisle hoped the trial would end today. We anticipated accepting either verdict and moving forward in time.

Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, a brief moment to remember those we love, eat some chocolate, and who knows, share an embrace.

Mardi Gras is Tuesday. Despite not living in New Orleans, it is a day to celebrate before the forty days of Lent slowly unwind.

And most of my fellow residents will get their second vaccine on Monday.

It doesn’t matter what political party viewers belong to.

I truly believe most Americans are unanimous in wishing it was over.

It’s been a grim thirteen months for all of us, and time to look forward.