Responses: How will we live tomorrow?

How will we live tomorrow?

“By overthrowing the democratic process, by rewriting the Constitution by rewriting the textbooks.”

Shane, beer chug contest winner, ace marksman, Lubbock TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“This is post-debate. I have made a career of helping others. I will continue to help people regardless of who is in the White House.”

Ben, two lattes to go, Albuquerque NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“When you look at that guy (Trump) you see an unhappy person. He touches a vein in all of us.”

Giuseppe, owner of Mimmo Espresso Albuquerque NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“By enjoying today.”

Lisa, fitness cyclist, Albuquerque NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“That’s a great question.”

Patrick, RV driver, Wagon Wheel NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“Hopefully at peace. At one with nature.”

Katie, dog walker, Albuquerque NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“One day at a time.”

Al, dog walker, Albuquerque NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“Hopefully, breathe.”

Tito, owner of Coronado Motel, which gives discounts to cyclists, Fort Sumner NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“I take that as an encompassing ‘we.’ I’m worried about the election. Not so much the outcome but the toxicity its generated, the latent racism, Muslim-phobia, that is going to drive our agenda. I’d like to think that if Hilary wins it’ll be fine, but I don’t think so. These forces still remain. For me, I’m here at a poetry conference exploring my creative side.”

Gary Alexander, poet, Ghost Ranch NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“I think about how I will live and I hope others will follow. I want a life that’s more authentic, what makes me tick as Tricia rather than mother, wife, and sister.”

Tricia Alexander, Indian bracelet wearer, Ghost Ranch NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“Hopefully in a more positive way than we live today.”

Lissa, reference librarian, Clovis NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“We can’t say.”

Rita York, Dave’s Foods, Fort Sumner NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“How do you deal with the weather? I’m freezing.”

Maria, on a 50 degree morning in Clovis NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“I don’t know.”

Tanya, Dinner Bell Restaurant, Muleshoe TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“One day at a time. I’m a free spirit.”

Jennie, Ace Hardware, Levelland TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“I saw this poetry / rap thing that was all about living tomorrow, following your dream. I want to do that, but now I’m in school.”

Kami, South Plains College music student, Levelland TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“Only God knows, and he’s not telling.”

Ed, retiree, Levelland TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“You are living tomorrow.”

Mario, drives a pink pick-up truck his lady rejected, Levelland TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“Wow. My grandkids will run me tired.”

Petra, Tienda’s Restaurant, Levelland TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“I will live as a hard-working man. I have two jobs to support a little girl who smiles because she loves the private school she goes to.”

Carlos, waiter at Leal’s, Clovis NM

How will we live tomorrow?

“How we live today.”

Lance, prepper, Hockley County TX

How will we live tomorrow?

“The futurist Esfandiary said, ‘Try as you might you cannot imagine how wonderful the future will be. Think of the caveman. He could never imagine how we live. We cannot imagine how we will live 100 years from now.’”

Randy, founder of Quest for Community Santa Fe NM

 

 

About paulefallon

Greetings reader. I am a writer, architect, cyclist and father from Cambridge, MA. My primary blog, theawkwardpose.com is an archive of all my published writing. The title refers to a sequence of three yoga positions that increase focus and build strength by shifting the body’s center of gravity. The objective is balance without stability. My writing addresses opposing tension in our world, and my attempt to find balance through understanding that opposition. During 2015-2106 I am cycling through all 48 mainland United States and asking the question "How will we live tomorrow?" That journey is chronicled in a dedicated blog, www.howwillwelivetomorrw.com, that includes personal writing related to my adventure as well as others' responses to my question. Thank you for visiting.
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