But then Trump came along and gave voice to this rage. He said the quiet parts out loud. What he said sounded bold and outrageous but TRUE! He said what he'd been thinking and feeling his whole life, but could never say because it would get him in deep trouble.
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How It’s Been Going Since The Election
I take a shower, do my hair, decide what to wear, and drag myself up the stairs thinking, “How much longer can I do this? What’s the point? Nobody comes, or very few.” I hang up my coat, take off my shoes, and begin setting up the room: pick the music, and light the candles. I dim the overheads. I power on the spiral. It feels so warm, so sacred, so calm. It feels like church. It feels like a world apart.
Today’s Verdict
For the first time since 2016, I felt a shared reality with the people on this jury—people who had the intelligence to analyze evidence, the power to convict, and the courage to do so—every single one of them.
My Brain On Biden
Ever since Biden’s election, I feel my brain coming back on line. For the four years Trump was president all I could think about was the world, and him, and the crazy shit he was always doing and tweeting. I read the newspapers voraciously. I followed all kinds of journalists and politicians on Twitter. I … Continue reading My Brain On Biden