07/01/2022
By Kate Stone Lombardi
I’m writing this on the Friday evening of the July 4 weekend.
On the one hand, I’m beyond excited about a long-planned family get together. We are going with my kids, their spouses, my granddaughter and my beloved brother-in-law to the Adirondacks. It’s been a long time since we’ve been under one roof. My favorite people will be together in my favorite place.
On the other hand, my son and daughter-in-law have been stuck in Chicago for 5+ hours. Nothing like trying to get a connecting flight in the summer on a holiday weekend. I’m worried they won’t make it, and our time together will be shortened. Also, I’m worried about…oh…everything.
On the one hand, I look at my little granddaughter and feel full of love, gratitude and hope.
On the other hand, I look at the Supreme Court and feel despair. And fear for said granddaughter’s future, planet earth and….you know, everything.
I’ll feel better when they take off. And land. And my husband gets them safely home from the airport. And we all get safely up to the Adirondacks.
On the other hand….
Wishing everyone a Happy and Healthy July 4th!