I fell asleep last night thinking about the word “fast” because I had seen that fast/slow was the Stream of Consciousness prompt for today. I know, I know – maybe pondering the words at bedtime makes it less true stream-of-consciousness but whatever.
Fast is such a funny word. We use it to describe abstaining from eating. That seems like the opposite of fast. No eating equals fast. Slow eating means enjoying a meal. Go figure.
Then I woke up this morning and saw the news. We’ve attacked Venezuela and captured their president. Well, that happened fast.
And it’s scary.
So I sent an email to my congressman and both senators at 5:30 AM.
Supposedly, Maduro has ties to drug cartels.
But didn’t Trump pardon a convicted drug trafficker who had been the president of Honduras?
He is inconsistent at best.
And waaaaay too impulsive.
Where are the checks and balances?
It’s moving too fast. Someone needs to slow him down.
I think I’ll fast today.
And pray.
Hot Dogs and Marmalade 
This was a shock to us too on this side of the pond! We can’t believe the double standards that Trump has … Supposedly, Maduro has ties to drug cartels…. He may have but he’s more of a Socialist!
Where as the president of Honduras was or is a drugs trafficker but he a dictator just like Trump. The man is a madmam.
Praying with you and for you. 💜💜💜💜
Sally – exactly~ I’m horrified at this turn of events. This is the kind of thing that merits economic sanctions by the rest of the world! The sooner he’s gone the better (Trump not Maduro)!! Though reading about Maduro’s methods it seems Trump is following the same plan!! I wonder when Trump will be kidnapped by another country to stand trial for his crimes…
None of it makes any sense at all. I want to know how many civilians we killed with this temper tantrum move.
And what happens next. Frightening way to start the New Year.
It is indeed a frightening way to start 2026