Surreal times.

It's been a crazy week.  It was my birthday. Trump was elected as President of the US. I don't know if I've ever cried on my birthday before.

My maternal grandfather was laid to rest.  He was 90 years old.  I doubt I will reach anywhere close to that age. He was loved by many.  I hope I can achieve that.

Our niece is now a teenager. I haven't seen her since I said goodbye and moved from BC to Minnesota. How much she will have changed.  And how much I fear for her future struggles. Parents don't always know what their daughters endure out there in the world, although I'm sure they fear the possibilities constantly.  I wish I was there to be an ear should she need it.

This piece. Hope for us all.