The significant: I watched the
Democratic debate in Flint, Michigan tonight and was struck by the civility.
There was no hatred, no anger, no slinging of insults and certainly no talk of
private parts. As Hillary said, “I will not get in the gutter with an
opponent.” But more important to me, there was less talk about what’s wrong
with America and threats from Mexico and Isis than about what the two
candidates proposed to do if elected. Secretary Clinton scored highest on this,
to my mind, because she seemed to have very specific plans in mind for every
problem sent her way, from what to do about schools and the infrastructure to
her personal faith and how she would run a campaign against Donald Trump.
Senator Sanders talked more about what’s wrong with America and he was spot
on—the wealthiest nation in the world with a horrible record of caring for our
children and elderly. But when asked what he would do as president, he seemed
to have great goals but not as specific plans for reaching them, especially
without support from Congress, which he likely wouldn’t have. My impression?
Secretary Clinton would make the best leader of our country, but I sure do like
Bernie a lot.
An apology: I attributed a comment
about the poor being like feral cats to Paul Ryan in last night’s blog. He
didn’t say it—some minor Republican said it a few years ago and used the term
stray instead of feral. I should learn to check Snopes and not believe
everything I read on Facebook.
The less significant: I cooked dinner
for the Burtons last night. Wanted shoulder lamb chops but Central Market had
sold out, so I got what I swear was labeled Lamb London Broil. Asked the lady
butcher how to cook it, and she said she’d have to research that (??!!). Winged
it—seared them in anchovy butter and finished in a hot oven. Misjudged the
timing because the meat was fairly thick, and it came out more well done than
Christian and I like, though perfect for Jordan. Served with oven-roasted
rosemary potatoes, green beans vinaigrette (Christian’s green beans), and
salad. Tonight I had a sandwich of leftover meat—flavorful and good, but I’m
not convinced it was lamb.
The truly insignificant: last night I
poured myself a good-night glass of wine and then cleverly used the bottle to
knock the glass off the counter and spill wine all over the floor. Mopped it up
with a rug I keep handy for kitchen accidents and returned the wine to the fridge,
only to realize if I wanted good-night wine, I had to pour another glass. Did
and realized I had cracked the plastic glass badly and it was leaking wine all
over. Put it in the sink and went searching for the plastic glasses that Jordan
had carefully put away for me. Now that’s a hard-won glass of wine. Jordan says
I need a sippy cup.
Tonight good friends came for happy
hour, and I fixed a tray of leftover appetizers. We had a good visit, and after
a day alone I enjoyed the company. Life is good, and God is generous with his
blessings.
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