Spent yesterday on mundane, but necessary, chores. Got my income tax done in the morning and will get a refund. Went to B.J.'s and other stores to stock up. Was amazed at the crowd at Shop-Rite, then realized more snow is predicted. It's here--is snowing lightly now and there's about an inch on the ground. Not sure if I want to walk in it, as it seems slushy and slick. Hope to lunch with high school friend, Mary H., next week. She called the other day and we had a nice chat.
WIDER: Went with Leslie last night to the Peace Vigil in Absecon commemorating the thousandth American killed in Afghanistan. We spent the hour holding signs and candles and were gratified to hear horns honking in support. However, there were only eight there and the sparsity of numbers seems to reflect the disinterest--or indifference--of the peace movement since O. was elected. Somehow, our unholy aggression isn't quite as--well, aggressive--with a democrat in the White House. So many people, staunch liberals all, are "disappointed" in O., but they still believe he's a great improvement over Bush. The fact that he failed, and continues to fail, to fulfill a single one of his campaign promises and that he's presiding over what is clearly the the hugest and most horrific war machine in history doesn't seem to penetrate their consciousness. I've heard a surprising number suggest that he's in the thrall of the evil people around him, seeming not to understand the kind of power the president actually has. Also, what does it say about him and the country if he could be manipulated by others to direct such horrors? Well, it's hard to convince people so thirsty for so long that the sparkling water they're lining up to drink is actually Kool-Aid.
What a contrary people we are!