I couldn't sleep so I'll say my piece

[glarius]

I'm lying in bed awake....all kinds of thoughts going through my head....The sadness of my brother-in-law who we buried yesterday....a good guy who was perhaps not as appreciated as he should have been...The frustration of having to accept that George Bush is able to convince a lot of people that he is doing what has to be done to "save America from terrorists."....The fact that many right wing forces are at work in my country (Canada), trying to undermine our social services (especially health care) and I worry that they might succeed.....Most nights I sleep fairly well, but not tonight.......I'll have to let this all go and get some sleep....

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

1. I totally can relate to the antagonism

of a world gone mad. Sometimes I just have to back away and let go for a day just so I can see straight and remind myself we all do make SOME difference...BBV coming to light..people waking up.

On edit: My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your brother in law.

[DeposeTheBoyKing]

2. You're not alone

Sorry for your loss, glarius. It's hard to lose a family member, especially when you're not sure the person knew he was loved and appreciated.

It's 3 a.m. and I can't sleep, either. I went upstairs to our guest bedroom to try to study for my law school exams next week, but I just can't seem to concentrate. I despise Bush with every fiber of my being and lie in bed thinking all of the terrible things he's done to the world and wondering what he and his evil cabal will come up with next. I feel angry and helpless all the time and have ever since November of 2000, and sad to say, I just have a feeling things will become even worse than we ever could imagine. Why won't the people wake up and see what is being done to our planet by these madmen, and better yet, DO something about it? But what can we do?

Try to get some sleep. I think I'll try to study for my Ethics exam Tuesday (and try to avoid stewing over the utter lack of ethics in this "administration" that's inflicted on us). Take care.

[Myra]

3. Ow, I'm sorry glarius

It sounds like you've had an especially horrible few days
in the midst of a horrible time for the country and world.
Hope things get better all around.

My condolences on your brother in law.

[BurtWorm]

4. I'm sorry to hear about your brother-in-law, glarius.

It's perfectly clear why you can't sleep. I wish you and your wife and family well. Good night.

[glarius]

5. Thank you lovely, warm, caring people

Your empathy is appreciated....I'll go back to bed and try to sleep....:loveya:

[BurtWorm]

6. Hey, glarius.

Just wanted you to know that I responded to you because I've enjoyed exchanging posts with you. You're a mensch. So my sorrow for you is sincere. Best wishes.