Things to Do Now

Hello Joanna, long time reader and devoted fan here, although I have never commented. But I’m commenting for the first time to see if it might still be possible to sign up for your newsletter and receive what would have been your Hillary newsletter, had she won? It’s been a dark few days and I’m trying to will myself to emerge from the funk and get involved. I’ve always found art to be uplifting and would very much appreciate seeing the inspirational artwork you have commissioned.

And thank you for A Cup of Jo. It’s been a great resource for me and my family. We’ve tried many a recipe and we’re now regulars at Teardrop Park, thanks to you. (Not sure I can ever get down that crazy giant slide though!)

My best,
Maria

Lovely tips ! Have heard of that podcast – must give it a listen! I’m heavily involved in The Crown too – it’s brilliant and so much better than Victoria. Thanks for sharing

This is an excellent list of places to volunteer and donate to prevent the worst things from happening to good people.

http://jezebel.com/a-list-of-pro-women-pro-immigrant-pro-earth-anti-big-1788752078

What to do next? Go on with your life in a joyful manner. Things could always be worse. We still live in the best country on earth. If you don’t believe so look around and count your blessings. We need to be a grateful people and look for what is positive. Pessimism only begets more of the same. Optimism opens more doors that closing them.

Thank you for still sharing the illustrations of a Hillary win. Though painful, I’m hopeful for the future. My favorite was “what if it’s all girls from now on”.

In your comment about women’s victories, you failed to mention that KellyAnn Conway is the first woman to run a winning presidential campaign. Maybe Trump isn’t the sexist everyone thinks he is.

I have been obsessed with the idea of “Meatball Fridays” since reading your original post about it. I tucked it away for the future, when I was married someday (currently I’m in a serious relationship, but not living together), but the election has encouraged me to start NOW.

I’m 27, living in Washington, DC, and so many of my friends feel lonely and disconnected from community. I’m determined to figure out some way to bring people together, even if I’m not sure exactly what the logistics will look like for me. I’m a vegetarian, so no meatballs! So far, I’m thinking of soup and bread and chocolate chip cookies every Thursday with a friend or small group. I believe firmly that the small things we do matter, and perhaps the best thing we can do now is make each other feel less alone. Thanks for being a source of light in this dark week, Cup of Jo ladies. You’re so appreciated, xo.

Thank you so much for posting the donations list. Our family has been talking about ways to offset the hatred this new president is all about, and our teenage daughters have each chosen an area of concern they would like to champion. The environment, women’s rights, immigrant rights, and anything and everything anti-racism is top of the list. The list of organizations you posted helps me feel like I can turn my deep sorrow and shock into a plan of action with my family. Thank you!!

Thank you for sharing the Hillary artwork- one of the only things that has made me smile this week. It also made me cry (again), but I am so glad you shared it.

Reading through all of the comments on Wednesday’s post was very eye-opening. Truly and thoughtfully considering the opinions of those I don’t understand or agree with is something I must do more honestly and more often. My perspective has shifted in many ways this week, and I am better for that.

Thanks for creating one of the only spaces on the internet that has helped me deal with this (to me) traumatic week. Still shocked but onward and upward is the only choice!

I’m past the shock and sorrow part of the grieving process and am in the anger part – and I’m coping with that by contacting my congressmen/women to begin pushing to eliminate the electoral college. Until this is done, we will continue to be vulnerable to having someone elected without the POPULAR VOTE.

contact your congressmen/women and push to abolish the electoral college. The time has come to elect our leaders via the popular vote.

http://time.com/4558510/electoral-college-history-slavery/?xid=newsletter-brief

These posts have given me much needed solace this week. Thank you. It’s comforting knowing those six inspiring women will be fighting for us. Perhaps one will be our next president.

Taiwan had their presidential election this year and a femal won. Its amazing to see that an Asian country being more progressive than US as a collective.

Here’s the thing , girls, popular vote was for Clinton, but her turnout was low. The latests reports show that trump’s popular vote was lower than Romney in 2012. In 2012 Obama got 5 million more popular votes than Hillary did this year. In 2016, “other” candidates popular votes were 6.7 million. Another 90 million eligible voters did not turnout this year. Yeah 90 million!!!!!
Every eligible voter who went with third party candidate or just did not bother to cast a vote is responsible for her loss. Anyone who may have voted for her but was not inspired enough to keep Trump out of the WH is also in part responsible. Did you volunteer on her campaign? Did try to talk some sense into your friends, family and coworkers who may have been leaning trump or 3rd party or were uninterested to go to the polls and cast a vote for Hillary?
I am a 61 year old women who alway voted in all the elections local and national . I remember seeing this narcissistic buffoon on TV and hearing him on radio before many of you were born . I knew he was a conman in the 80’s. I gambled in AC casinos but always avoided his … just because I didn’t want my money going to trump. I’d rather lose it elsewhere thank you. When I saw trump winning GOP nomination, I knew it was time to step up my game. I did all I could do to help Hillary with contributions and volunteering on the campaign. I am heartbroken, too. Sorry for the lecture but you all need to do better for your future. Step up when a choice is so very clear. Vote in every election not just presidential and try to find the time and money to support the candidates who best represent you. Encourage others to do the same.

I’m so proud to be a Minnesotan! I love the Somali community so much and I love to see them thrive!

I am not liberal. I lean a bit right of center. That being said, I wasn’t behind either of them but I do not feel the devastation that you and most of your readers do. However, I will not disregard your reality because that is how you feel and I have sworn myself to not allow me or my family to be involved in anything that would further divide this country.

I so applaud the grace with which you have handled this event, especially from your view point of being so very pro-Clinton. You have never once stooped to a level of rude or nasty towards the other side. It is voices like yours that will help unite the people of our country.

Years of counseling have taught me one thing: never underestimate someone else’s reality. A person may tell you the sky is orange, when in fact, they have only ever seen a sunset. It is tough to step in each other’s shoes at this point but, I believe that you are opening your self and your blog up to be a bridge we so badly need at this time.

Thank you.