This administration just reels from one catastrophe to another. Each morning when we reach for the paper or turn on the news, I wonder, "Is this the day he blows up the world?"
This week, he fired James Comey, director of the FBI who is leading the Russia investigation. The next day he invited Russian diplomats and a film crew into the Oval Office without any American news media. Then, he signed an executive order to set up a commission to investigate the "millions" of illegitimate votes in the election. He's obsessed with his electoral college win and can't accept that his opponent won three million more votes than he did. Of, course this is all against the backdrop of the ongoing investigations into his business and political ties to Russia and their interference in the election.
Every day our heads are spinning because there are so many targets of outrage. I keep making my calls, sending emails and mailing out postcards to Paul Ryan. He should be impeached, but the Republicans won't do it. They put party before country.
It's taken all week to recover from the overnight trip and clean up the messes. One girl has dropped out and that's a shame. She survived what were probably the worst conditions we've ever had on a two day hike. Now, the forecast for the four day hike is spectacular! Mid to high seventies and no rain. The kids will love it and I will struggle more in the heat than the freezing rain last weekend.
Nevertheless, I'm excited to spend four days with beloved friends who are coming from far and near to backpack with our teens. Last weekend, sweet Lindsay traveled from Columbus. She suffered without complaint because she underestimated the cold and the duration of the rain. She didn't have rain pants, hiking boots or enough layers, but she asked a million questions about Quest. She may have the ambition to start a similar program, but if she changes jobs or pursues a PhD, it won't be happening.
Sean is spending his vacation time from the Vermont State Police here in Fredonia to see his girlfriend graduate from college and to do Quest. His loyalty and dedication make me choke up.
Then there's Margaret who's taking vacation time from her job in Syracuse to act as one of our hike group leaders. And Clare who will be returning from college to join us. And Vince who is taking three days off from his teaching position in Rochester. And Alycia is leaving behind her job in Buffalo. And Chris will close up his plumbing business for four days.
So many people give up their time and devote their skills to make this event possible for our community. Such generous and amazing gifts!
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