Tomorrow marks the true return to reality, even though I’ve alluded to it these past couple weeks. I noted when Christmas was over and when all became calm. I acknowledged my friends and noted my foray into holiday sales. But tomorrow is different.
Tomorrow the world really returns to its regular regime. The stock market opens on an up note, but whether it remains in positive territory is a well-guarded secret. Weather forecasters decline serious commitment, while newscasters attempt to charm us. And in sixteen days our country will see the passing of power from a Republican to a Democrat. It’s quite an omen for the New Year.
There was once a movie called “Back to the Future,” starring Michael J. Fox. It was about time travel to the past and how Michael’s character could or did impact the future by having landed unwittingly in the past. It made me think that in some way we are all unwitting participants in events beyond our control. We try our best, but it might not be adequate.
So tomorrow, as I return to my usual schedule, I think I’ll contemplate the vagaries of life. I’ll buckle into a routine, since I’m a pretty routine person; but I’ll try to recognize that some things are simply beyond our control. Regardless, I need to get back to the present.
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