Oh, Let the Complaining Begin!

    Everyone seems to be hyper-focused on the election results, and as always the losing side claims there has been a miscount. I will never write about my personal opinion on who or what leads our nation. I will however discuss the importance of decency. No matter how you voted, I will still respect you as a person. The wonderful part about having a democracy is that we get to vote and help make decisions as to who our leaders are. I was asked several times at work who I voted for, my opinions, and why I had refused to answer. 

    With all the Hurricane Helene issues here in Western North Carolina, I always felt that something was off. Ask me about that! Ask me about friends homes who were completely destroyed and they have no where to go. Ask me about sending supplies. Ask me about the smell. To me this is more important than anything right now. There are still people in tents and it's getting cold at night. So complaining about the election will fall on deaf ears. Recently, I had to drive through portions of the destruction to reach an appointment. I've never seen so many displaced people. This is why I do not care to donate food, water, and what ever else I a spare. 

     The hurricane united a state that had been somewhat disconnected. I have seen so many efforts to support WNC. It was like a reunification process that sparked a flame of extended family. WNC has strong roots and deep connections to their communities.    

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