It’s exhausting how exhausted everybody is from
- the news,
- the coronavirus,
- Donald Trump,
- perpetrators,
- enablers,
- liars,
- deniers,
- disappointment,
- loss,
- social injustice and inequalities,
- systemic racism, and
- hate.
Even though life is so exhausting today, we have to keep fighting together for a better life tomorrow. However, don’t forget to rest along the exhausting way ahead.
Thankfully, I don’t find blogging exhausting. It’s the opposite of exhausting to connect with you and to share images like these:
What’s been exhausting you? How are you taking care of yourself during these exhausting times?
Here’s Jai’Len Josey singing “Exhausting.”
Besides “Exhausting,” Jai’Len Josey also sang “My Mind” nine months ago, which she shared on my birthday.
When I first saw that today, I assumed she recorded it during this exhausting pandemic, but that was more than a month before we all started losing our minds together.
Expressing gratitude is also the opposite of exhausting, so thanks to all who help me get through these exhausting times, including YOU.
The Year(s) of Living Non-Judgmentally 
Thank you for being here for us, Ann.
Thanks for being here, my friend !
I feel less exhausted after spending time with you Ann! ❤
The feeling is mutual, Louise! ❤ ❤
Insightful as always – thanks!!
Thank you !!!
I always look forward to your blogs, I find them refreshing . What I also find exhausting it that I’m looking for a puppy, and there are so many scams. I did not realize it was so difficult as I see everyone walking with a dog. I guess it just wasn’t meant to be. I love your pictures of Boston by night
Scams are exhausting and I’m so glad you find this blog refreshing.
Ann , The BI site was being updated- I want to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving
I wish you the same !
Thank you. ❤
when you are exhausted take a break, and come back when ready, emotionally, mentally, physically, or all 3. without a break from it, nothing will get done anyway and you will be done.
I am taking a break now, beth, and your support is always very energizing.
be well and see you when you are refreshed and rested
Wearing masks and changing presidents and winter coming and people getting nasty online are all exhausting, but it’s people like you and me and your followers who will straighten things out sooner or later. Being a rock is exhausting!
Connecting with you is exhilarating!
I’ve had an exhausting day of yard work but after just a few minutes here I feel refreshed.
I am inspired by all your work, Chris.
I think you point us in a very good direction, Ann, referencing the need for rest. I am indeed exhausted. Sometimes I’m quite confused as to why! I’m not nearly as engaged in “outside activities” as I was just a few months ago, but i probably don’t stop often enough to consider how much exhaustion comes from the tension of our conditions! I’m definitely poised to get some added rest over the next few days. I’m not hosting Thanksgiving for the first time in 45 years. I miss my family, but i don’t miss the work involved. It’s a decent trade-off this year. Hope you have a wonderful rest of your week, too. 😀
I always appreciate your wonderful comments, my good friend.
Thank you Ann, and thank you, Harley
You are most welcome !
These times are completely enervating…no two ways about it. I find I often wake in the morning feeling utterly exhausted, and that is SO not me. Watched Biden’s announcement of his cabinet picks yesterday and feel a rush of enthusiasm. Hopefully a harbinger of things to come. May you have a relaxing, restorative holiday, Ann!
You are not alone, Lori, and I wish you a wonderfully restorative holiday too. ❤
May you all get second wind over there
We’re working on it, my friend.
The President pardoned a turkey, hope he pardons himself. All this is exhausting for Harley, who awaits the nomination to the Nobel prize, and this year might be the Poet Laureate.
We’re all exhausted!