BigDog Speaks

Yup, he won. A lot of folks were very happy to see him win. A lot of folks are still happy that he won. The tides however, are changing. Having great ideas and plans to salvage the wreck our nation is currently in is wonderful. Making these things happen, and then having them work, is a whole different ball game. The guy won a nightmare and is trying to make the best of a bad situation. Nope, I didn't vote for him, didn't want him to win, he is there, I support him. Bashing the guy serves no purpose and it is in ALL of our best interests for him to do good. OK, so it is hard to be optimistic about that. Think how hard it must be on him. These are not good times, jobs being lost left and right, prices of everything climbing faster than most can keep up. We are in bad shape and things are going to get worse. Obama knew this and he still wanted the job. I wish him well and so should you.

OK, we have a new president. Nothing has changed other than a new face in the White House. Now we get four years to find out how much truth was hidden in the bull. It has always been this way and no doubt always will be. The man has no shoes to fill, he only has to do what he promised. Yup, tall order. He is now the leader of our country and we need to support him, he is going to need all the help he can get.

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The loss of a loved one is painful and difficult to deal with. Everyone has their own form of grieving and what works for one may not work for another. Some people need to talk and relive special moments, some need to do scrapbooks and memorials, others simply need time to grieve in silence. I don't think there is a right or wrong way to go about it. I do think it has to be done on your own terms and make no mistake about it, it has to be done. Keeping things bottled up inside will do you no good and most likely will do you harm. Accept it. The loss of a loved one is going to be painful. The recovery process can take a long time or a short one, depending on the individual.

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