rivervox

Well, here we are again. Sun's out, magnolias are bursting. Took a morning walk and listened to the AFP Podcast with Sherry Turkle which was interesting. The idea that men, being trained to avoid empathy and connection, build a vision of the world where only mind matters. Only stuff matters. We will all be uploaded and leave the meatbags behind and live in a world of mind alone. As if we are not made of meat and emotions. Emotions other than anger. One of the wisest things I've read recently said that men don't identify anger as an emotion. It's a weapon and it's justified and they wave it around to feel powerful. Being "emotional" is associated with weakness, sadness and fear and wanting to be kind. Empathy is the enemy of the violent, angry individualist. The toddler-brained tyrants. How can we stop them?

Last night we worked on financial aid forms. Always a pleasure. Taxes are easier. Summer is coming and there are commitments and forms. I still need to book our Ptown trip but I need to be alone on the phone and there is no alone time here. That is what I crave. In June, Honey will leave for camp and Violet will be gone all day. I can't wait to be ALONE!