A historical day in the US as we inaugurated our 45th president. I watched the ceremony, and it is unique. Every four years a peaceful transition of power in one of the most powerful nations on the planet. Although history happens every day, it doesn’t write itself.
In my forthcoming book, I reflect briefly on the Kennedy assassination. It was a sad day in America. My characters explored how his death affected the average working person, who just happens to visit a bordello on a regular basis. This may be a bit of a stretch, but it could be like visiting Walt Disney World on the day of his funeral. Probably not the same level of happiness as the day the park opened. My characters experienced death, unplanned pregnancies, and racial issues with a bit of humor thrown in. I pray you’re eagerly awaiting to read in May 2018 the answers to all these mysteries I’m posting.
There’s more to say about today’s happenings. I’m content to leave things as they currently are. Let those who want to talk, talk. Let those who want to protest, protest peacefully. And let those who want to pray for the fastest four years ever to pass, pray. Wherever you fall, respect the difference of opinions. Be supportive of your opponent, like Hillary Clinton was today. America will change in the next four years. Whether for the good or bad, we don’t know. But one-day it will be recorded that the presidency of Donald J. Trump did __________. After all, history doesn’t write itself.
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What I’m Reading – Many readers I know like to inquire what their favorite author is reading. At the end of each blog post, I’ll let you know what I’m reading. I may not be a published author yet, but I hope my choice of reading material inspires you to read. I’m up to Purity as “Sacrament and Mystery,” section 2 of chapter 1 of part 2 of Man and Woman He Created Them: A Theology of the Body by St. Pope John Paul II. 171 more pages to go. I’ll be reading this probably for the next month. I’ve previous read Theology of the Body Explained by Christopher West, but now I get to experience the actual words of the great Pope. I encourage you to read a variety of topics.