The covid-19 pandemic lingered much longer than nearly any of us expected. As time went on, more of us got increasingly frustrated. It was soooo easy to look for someone to blame, whatever our ethical, religious, or political persuasions. If I’ve remained partially sane, it has more to do with the availability of outdoor recreation in the locale where I now live than with anything I’ve been exposed to via media.
Early in 2023, I reworked some of the essay-type entries in jinnyoccasionalpoems.com into a collection of “somewhat centrist” entries and made them available in either print or e-book format. My hope is that folks who may or may not share any of my perspectives will find encouragement and food for thought and discussion in Somewhat Centrist, Slightly Sexist Seasonal Rants: Musings from the Alto Section.
As the 2023 holiday season approaches, I am grateful to be around for another year. I hope you will muse a bit about your visions of life and of the ways we interact with each other. May you remain intrigued and hopeful, whatever comes next.
Author Jinny Batterson 