Wandering ALong the Path: Right Speech

As my family texted back and forth from their homes, we watched the Inauguration this morning, getting up early so as not to miss a moment. Our four year old grandson decided President Biden needed more pets. Two dogs and a cat were not enough for him, so he began gathering turtles, snakes and other stuffies to make the White House cosier. I said, "What about donkeys?", but no one responded. I cried through the entire ceremony, probably more in relief than anything, but I was also thinking about my half South Asian daughter, who did not live to see this day. But her twelve year old daughter texted: Hallelujah! To celebrate, I ate hot dogs and barbeque chips and a pickle for lunch. I know America is still in grave difficulty, but I feel lighter and joyous today. My childhood friend is getting her vaccine shot today, and this day is also her birthday. Everyone I know and love is thrilled, just for this one day, and hopeful for tomorrow.