There’s going to be a whole lot of unhappy people on Wednesday. It may not be clear who won the election. Remember the hanging chads during the 2000 presidential election? It took 2 months for the Supreme Court to determine that Bush had beat Gore. And a lot of people were mad. If you’re feeling gloomy because your candidate isn’t winning, cheer up! 7 things won’t change Nov. 4th.
1. Sunrises and sunsets. Remember the musical based on the “Little Orphan Annie.” comic strip? The top song was, “The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow.”
The sun will come out tomorrow
Bet your bottom dollar that tomorrow
There’ll be sun…
2. Rivers, oceans, lakes, creeks, and streams .Living near the ocean can be a blessing or a curse, depending on how many hurricanes sweep in. But even with all the devastation , there’s always that big blue ocean, and the timeless waves undulating in and out with the predictable tides. In flyover country, wide rivers bend and curves across the continent, giving us that same sense of peace and continuity..
3. Family, friends, and other loved ones. Children and young adults have the comfort of knowing their parents, grandparents, cousins and siblings will still be there for them, no matter who is elected . For seniors, the faces of our grandchildren and all the fine young people provide reassurance that this nation will survive and prosper.
4. Your mind. Rudyard Kipling said, ” They can copy my ideas, but they can’t copy my mind.” You will always have your innate intelligence and creativity.
5. Skills, abilities. And talents. This is a big one. I’ve always envied people who can paint pictures, write songs, score touchdowns, and discover new vaccines. In times of war and peace, or eras of droughts and disasters, those talents will survive to enrich our lives.
6. Libraries haven’t been here for ever, but I think they’re here to stay. Books take us places we’ve never been, and teach us things we need too know.
7. Worship services provide a beacon of light. Even if you don’t attend church, the seven virtues of Faith, Hope, Charity. Fortitude, Justice, Prudence and Temperance will not change.
We seniors will probably go on with our lives. Younger people may see changes in laws and policies that affect them and their children. But after all is said and done, you will still be the same old you. And there are seven things that won’t change Nov. 4th.