(And I’m late commenting on your comment, so there’s that. ha) I agree that it is so important to pause and listen to each other. It really can be a life-saving practice to save our relationships!

I’m still too sad to talk about the election results. I’m sure Ms. E will be very disappointed also. 🙁

I look forward to talking to Ms. E next week about her experiencing on voting; I hope she didn’t have to wait in line very long.

What a beautiful post. Sometimes we don’t pause long enough to hear another story, to understand another perspective, even if it doesn’t change our stance, it’s so important to come to the table with others.

I agree, Anne: it’s surprising to me too that this is the first time we’ve had a Black woman (and only the second time to have a woman at all) at the top of our ticket in America. Americans often give the impression that we’re so advanced in many ways, but we’re definitely lagging behind other countries in our willingness to accept women as top political leaders. I look at other countries like Britain and wonder how you did that. 🙂

Good for you, Jackie! I love hearing that people are able to vote early. Maybe one day we’ll get that option here, too.

Glad you were able to get in your vote early! I wish we could do that. Tuesday is going to be a busy day here. I hope all goes well at the hospital on Tuesday and that it’s a short stay!