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I loved this post Joyce. I'm a 68 year old (at the moment!) liberal, white guy in central Washington, and my stress reducer, esp since covid, has been quilting. I made one in 2013 for my wife, but then since Covid, I've made 25 quilts, and I'm in the middle of my 26th. They've all been focused on providing new, colorful places for family…
I loved this post Joyce. I'm a 68 year old (at the moment!) liberal, white guy in central Washington, and my stress reducer, esp since covid, has been quilting. I made one in 2013 for my wife, but then since Covid, I've made 25 quilts, and I'm in the middle of my 26th. They've all been focused on providing new, colorful places for family parents to roll around the floor with their kids. It has been so fun! Thank you!
Amazing!
Joyce, and anyone who reads Letter from an American. Be sure to read it today. I think she’s drawn the outline around the environment for the next coup attempt: weakened congress, govt, military, diplomatic corps.
You’ve noted weakened but critical components of our government foreshadowing the “next coup attempt: weakened congress, govt, military, diplomatic corps.” Without a functioning House of Representatives, held up by the vacant speakership, the entire government is paralyzed. Without military promotions, held up by one senator, our defense capability is hobbled. Without securing classified information on U.S. nuclear submarines, defense of the Asia-Pacific is compromised. I think the entire end game of MAGA fascists is to break the government. The extent to which other areas of our national security have been compromised. Right now, the U.S. House can halt government by refusing to fund our own domestic programs as well as defense for Israel and Ukraine. Tuberville can continue to hobble the military. With good reason, our allies question the stability of our government. Meanwhile MAGA fascists will stoke fear about spending, when they have robbed the treasury with tax cuts for the super rich and multinational corporations. It’s not inflation or government spending that’s rattled the markets; rather it’s arguably the unprecedented, wild uncertainty being generated by MAGA extremists themselves.
Except maybe that the endgame is to install trump as dictator. As you know weakened government, non-functioning legislature is invitation to strongman takeover. See, Weimar Republic. ( someone else pointed that out i am not a historian )
Exactly. You’d have to break the government first, then install Trump. Yes, I’ve been following Timothy Snyder and Ben-Ghiat on the ascent of tyrants; and for two years we have been contemplating immigrating to Portugal next spring, 2024, if we can get out. Mid to late 70’s, we think our last decade could be worse here than there.
Today: IRS just announced it finds Microsoft owes $29 billion in back taxes. Just one example, imagine the capacity of the Treasury to fund social programs if the array of other multinationals were to pay up and continue to pay their fair share.
Exactly
I think we’re seeing the prelude to protracted, disputed election results in 2024, which could leave us without a functioning government for months. And war-like chaos, invalid passports, stalled supply lines of critical goods. The House is positioning for that very eventuality. Make no mistake: it’s what they intend.
I’ll reply twice today. I have been very concerned about the 2424 election being thrown into chaos, having no government for weeks, if not months, and a realized coup. I typically read HCR before I get out of bed, start the day with her framework. I have not done so today, as I had an early MD appointment. Will read and follow up, as I am a historian also.
My wife and sister have made numerous quilts for disaster events .. some sent to ukraine and recently to maui.. keep up the good work!!
You, like Joyce and so many others, are one of the healers. It's so refreshing to hear stories like yours during these challenging times! ☮️
Wow! Impressive!
I'm a spinner. I have oh, maybe ten or twelve large bins of clean fleece upstairs. Read a few of the posts below. Not what I need today (actually 2 days later- busy week). Thanks to you and Joyce, today I'm going to take my wheel apart and place an order for a couple parts I need to get it in running order. It broke just before Covid and I was unable to get it somewhere to be fixed- so spent almost 4 years pondering what it needs. Turns out I can do this myself. I need to turn off the computer now.
Great job, Jerry. I’m a quilter myself. Although I still work full time and then some, I have managed to crank out a number of quilts, small gifts, baby blankets, bags and purses over the last few years. Stress quilting is my go to when I need a total break from what’s going on. Although I do admit to listening to the Sisters in Law podcast while quilting!
Awesome Jerry!!!
👋👋 I’m a quilter too. That’s also my stress reducer. Especially hand appliqué.
I hope you make your annual pilgrimage to the Sisters (Oregon) Quilt show and if so, look me up!