In Washington Square, people are singing Beatles songs. In my heart, I'm dancing

 

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Let's gather some embers

from the communal fire

of hope,

take them home

to light our own

hearth fires,

spread the warmth.

Let's keep the candle

of kindness,

of empathy,

of revived energy,

burning in our hearts

through the

challenging days 

ahead.

I am so relieved. As is much of the world. I am so happy for my neighbours to the south. I have deep respect for Joe Biden and Kamala Harris. They have a big job to do. I have confidence in them. Grumpypants will likely not take part in the transition, ungracious as he is. I won't miss him.

How cool, on the news in Washington Square, people are singing Beatles songs. First time I have felt this happy and hopeful since November 2015.