LIT

     I used to think, actually, know, that this word meant something being lighted or even when one was just a tad tipsy or a term referring to the inclusion or exclusion of light. I have now found out differently and understand the word to mean "cool". At least in the jargon of the day of teenagers. And much to my dismay? I have found out that I am not 'lit' to my granddaughter because that is not something grandmothers are supposed to be. Okay, I can live with that.
     So I decided to look around and see what is 'lit' in today's world. Not much. Everything seems to have a tawdry overtone, blotting out the light and one has to search for the lit in things. So why is that? I think because it comes from the top. Like him or not, Obama set a certain tone, a classier tone, along with Michelle - and I must say I am disappointed that he is now seemingly in the business of taking hundreds of thousands of dollars for speaking engagements on Wall Street. Not even a year and there he is. Is there ever a politician that does not disappoint? No lit here.
Not anymore.
     As for our current top guy - ugh, is there a different phrase for that - there is no lit coming from him, not in attitude, not in behavior, not in anything. Now he is talking again of the 'ultimate deal' in making peace in the Mideast. Well, if it is going to be of the same caliber of his so called and ballyhooed plan for two new lines  of hotels, with all the false starts, lies about deals actually being made, everything all fritzed out - well, no lit here either. Not very surprised. Are you?
     Perhaps most frightening of all is that this unlit man could get us involved in nuclear catastrophe. A poll taken shows that most Americans do not trust him to handle this crisis. Well welcome to the club!
    What did surprise me today was hearing that Hillary said there might be reason to  question the validity of the 2016 election if there is more to be found referring to the Russian interference. She feels this is the deepest attack we have ever had on our country and its values and there have been no consequences for the attacker . Hmmm.  Have been saying that for months. Now if someone can only find the legal way in which to overrun the results, wow!! But wait, where will we get those great bellylaughs if SNL has to cut out their jokes about the fool in office. You know, the toddler in mind who sends out tweets emphasizing violence, against women, against others, against anyone who displeases him. No lit in those tweets and indeed far the opposite.
     This man has no 'lit' in his life nor his heart nor his mind. He laughs at troubles for others, he tweets harshness and hate and encourages it in others and fights with all. He has no favorites for life for if one displeases him, off with their heads!And yet, he has a base out there, albeit a shrinking one and these are people who are insisting on keeping their delusions, their hate, their manic opposition to any and all who talk against him, who accept anything in desperation as in the proposed Cassidy-Graham bill to replace ACA. Well, we are back in the forget about pre existing, forget about affordable premiums, and forget about its rationality and legitimacy as the Budget Office has not yet even rated it and yet, the rush and push is on before September 30. Never mind the other more important things that must happen before that date such as being able to run the country and not default on our loans and interest payments. Minor, I guess. NOT!
     His lawyers are bickering amongst themselves as the digging goes on and the fear and  frantic maneuvering continue. And even now, Trump continues to try to hide his misdeeds in deals and connections and possibly even treason and treachery. It kind of reminds me of the nonsense we have here with David Israel and crew. He cycles people in and out of his inner circle so long as they please him and recognize his "awesome' power. There is even a rumor that he is on the outs with an important person in his life, Hmmm....
 And will he now be "lit" and try to improve the situation for future hurricanes, get this weak CERT on the road, as no one truly wants to work with him, such is the atmosphere in the Village. Will he continue to push for $16,000 to be spent on LED lighting or maybe see that that money is better spent on replacing trees and signs and fences. And by the way, who is that guy that they supposedly know who keeps jumping the fence. If they know - then do something!!! Are we to wait until there is a too late for that incident and a tragic outcome. That is truly not 'lit'!
     So in my jargon, to be lit is to be cool and at one with the higher values of life, with compassion for others, with  a heart that feels, with a desire to make this a better place and not for power, such as it is. Let us all be lit. What a world and wouldn't our grandkids be so proud of us - even if we are not 'lit" in their jargon.