Melissa’s Cozy Teacup

This is the most interested I have ever been about a presidential campaign. Usually, I vote Republican and that’s that. this year, though, I feel compelled to do more than just show up at the polls. Yes, I’m getting political. I appreciate all those who have visited my blog to discuss tea. I hope you will stay or at least come back after the elections in November. There is no guarantee, though, that after November the political commentary will die down. Depending on who ends up being president, things could really heat up, that is, if freedom of speech is still allowed.  I also want to encourage you, if you have a blog, to let your voice be heard. Familiarize yourself with issues about which you feel strongly and then comment on them in your posts. There are so many blogs out there that talk about nothing. They are not used to improve anything in our world nor do they advance awareness of issues. I’m not suggesting that every single post must be politically or socially centered. At Alkemie (I think it was Alkemie or All Things Bright and Beautiful) the owner of the blog posted a photo of a piece of art depicting a single Chines girl’s face, made up of multiple Chinese girl’s faces. The point of the photo collage? It was designed to bring awareness to the thousands of baby girls aborted each year under China’s one child law. It was simple but powerful. I love all the blogs that I read about crating and tea and hospitality and hearing about how people live in different parts of the country and the world. Once and a while, with all the readers these blogs touch, please consider bringing attention to an issue that needs awareness. Once a week, once a month, whatever.

Don’t let your voice stay silent.