Your honesty in all things is appreciated, here as much as in your scholarly writing. I, too, feel different waves of emotion in the same day, or even the same hour. It's part of the human condition, and I suppose it's a natural response to the real complexity of our lives--and our world. I hope that you at least get to watch some schadenfreude TV this morning, as the beginning of the end has arrived for our President, currently known in Mueller-speak as "Individual #1."

Thank you for sharing it all... the sadness, the fear, and the expansive joy. Much love!

Ciao. I see happiness in all the love you foster among those who are phisically near to you, but also in those of us, who are far away.

It is just so delightful to read this post, dear Erik! Delightful, because you feel very happy as your wonderful family is around you. Your happiness makes all of us very happy. Sending you and Marcia all the love I have!

Erik- Your emotional clarity and honesty are a gift of learning for a whole community of people. I am so happy to know that you and your family are together right now. Sending love...