"I Need Some Distraction or a Beautiful Release..."
Those who know me in the so-called "real life" or who have read me for a long time know that I often avoid political discussions. They tend to be simplistic and strive to keep complex subjects in binaries (liberal/conservative, pro-choice/pro-life, etc.). This entry really says it all. And Jo(e) said the other day how she tends to respond to things on an emotional level, and that's true of me, too. I get wrapped up in things that are not productive. That's why I have not said a lot about the hurricane. I keep thinking about situations that relate to me. I keep thinking about the dogs. I keep thinking about the universities, checking the websites for places like Tulane and others, some of which are available and some of which are not. I feel like, out of respect, I need to pay more attention to what is happening. And then I feel too pulled in and start to get worried about things in a way that does not help me, them, or anyone else. I'm thinking about it, but I'm staying away a lot. Then I check back on things. And pull away. Recursive, a word I'm using a lot lately. It's unreal. But it's real.
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