How can i be so wrong? (trump comes to town)

The 45th president of the United States was in town last night. Apparently he's the first sitting US president to visit Fort Wayne since Ronald Reagan in 1982. Equally surprising is that it was the day before 2018 mid-term elections!

There were, of course, tons of people there. The local media was out in full force. I suppose there were a number of protesters as well. What I found somewhat interesting was... how little it was talked about "on the street." I worked 9am-5pm at the downtown Y and only had one person even say anything about it the entire day! I'm guessing that says more about the nature of division in our country than a lack of interest.

Personally, I continue to be confounded (dumbfounded) by the popularity of this guy. I mean, I realize I am "different"... I always have been regarding politics, religion, and other social issues... I just don't get how I can be THAT different! How can I be so wrong about what is right and wrong?!?

I feel quite bewildered and not just a little defeated. It's like I don't know anything about anything. So, this morning I decided to take a step back, and simplify. I spoke 'the Lord's Prayer,' the 23rd Psalm, forced a smile across my face, and tried to just enjoy the moment I was in. I am, after all, okay. In spite of everything going on around me, regardless of issues, disappointments and distractions... there is also much to be thankful for.

So, on this election day 2018, I am beginning the day at work at the Y. I work 5am-11am downtown, then I will log some miles on the treadmill, then get some lunch, then I am manning a table for the Y at a health fair in some factory in town, then I will enjoy the evening with the grandkids again. Oh, and I will likely go vote at some point today. Though I'm not at all sure why.

Honestly, I am often hesitant to vote because it seems whoever I vote for usually loses. I guess the times I voted for President Obama it worked out, but otherwise... yeah, I tend to always side with the wrong candidates. So I'm usually afraid to vote for who I think should win, because I don't want to curse them. I know, it's weird.

Anyway, this is what's on my mind today. I'm feeling peculiar. What's new.