Maintaining a humorous blog sure is high school Regents Chemistry difficult in the current state of affairs we’re in. And I’m not talking about New York where my husband had lots of them. Believe it or not, I’m talking about the events of the past week, and the fact that I can’t find a single funny thing to say about any of it. Here I am proclaiming that I’m absolutely going to stick with my blog this time, and I don’t have a single funny thing to say. Well, I do, but nothing “appropriately funny”. We all know that I’m the picture of appropriateness at all times. Or as Faith would say: “propriate”. As in: “Momma, I don’t think this movie is really ‘propriate’ to take to Grandma’s house!” What? I thought Super Troopers was great. I can’t understand why my Mom wouldn’t want to watch it meow, too! 
I’ve felt so many emotions this week that I tend to confuse MYSELF, let alone anyone I talk to! Hey Lady! You probably want to consult with someone about that! The bombings in Boston really torqued my chicken, leaving me angry, afraid, and doubtful. The “why” is a question we may never know the answers to. We were damaged as a Nation, yet remained united. To then learn of the explosion in West, Texas was nothing short of heart-wrenching.
My heart breaks for that community in ways I can not begin to explain. I’m overcome by a helplessness I haven’t felt in over a decade. My nature, my instinct, my up-bringing, all cause me to want to fly down there and just HELP. Help emergency services, help families, volunteer in a shelter, pour water, sing Taylor Swift songs, ANYTHING!
For now I’ll remain in my current role as “Head Honey-Badger Handler”, which with any hope will ensure the future of our country. One of these days we’re going to need to start from scratch and put some real honey-badgers in office! As Randall says, “Honey badgers are pretty bad-a$$”. I think my 6 year old is shaping up to be a fine candidate, as displayed by this little treat of a conversation at bedtime the other night, in reference to the Boston bombings:
Emily: “So you’re telling me that someone dropped a bomb on people for no reason?”
Me: “Well, they didn’t drop it. They built it and left it where it could hurt many people.”
Emily: “Why would someone do that?”
FAITH: (matter of factly) “Because some people are real $hitbirds!”
Not only does she refuse to mince words, but she’s CORRECT!!! Honey Badger for president!
