Thoughts on Election Day 2016...

For all those still reading.
I am now a psychologist with a thriving clinical practice and living in the beautiful neighborhood of Temescal, Oakland. I finally returned home to stay.
Some things change, others stay the same.
I am single, having ended a year-long relationship with a person I am actually good friends with (a first for me).  I have many friends of all types- probably the most varied of my life- and all are wonderful. Neko-chan is purring by my side as always.
Although enthusiastically *not* a crystal person I have found some joy in meditation and retreats with a spiritual community here.
I am making music as Bird of Paradise and releasing my four-song EP at the end of the year. The music video and album art are wonderful. The music is the best I have made.
I am generally happy.
Looking back on my entries I see a young woman enthralled with life and hyperactivity. These traits have somewhat mellowed with age.
Still, I am Rachael. Never more or less- and always with a sideways grin for the punks and freaks of the world.

Here are some thoughts on Election Day.

"You guys know I don't post political stuff often. But I do want to say this: "Withdrawal in disgust is not the same as apathy..." I know this election year has been a nauseating three-ring circus, generating more fear and anxiety among our liberal/socialist peers than I've ever witnessed. (My patients have been so dysregulated that I've seen trauma emerge from the most resilient individuals). But I would strongly urge you guys to vote- especially on a local government level.This is the only power we have left, and if we let disgust and fear stop us then the bastards have truly won."

A quote from Richard Linklater and thoughts from the heart.

Aloha and Mahalo,

Rachael