What a fun day! Usually I hate car dealerships. Lindsay in Manassas, Virginia was a completely different story.

I found the car online with Cars.com. Sent a deposit so they would hold it for a few days. Went to Enterprise. They were having a special, I got a Mercedes to drive to VA!

I got the Benz at 9. Headed to the bank for down payment money. Yes me, I saved a bunch of money over the last few years just for this purpose. I never save like that! Maybe I am growing up. Nah.

I arrived at the Lindsay dealership around 2 pm. My salesman was Zesh from Pakistan. The sales manager was Amin from Egypt. The Business manager was from Jordan. Can’t remember his name.

I felt safer with these three from the Middle East than I would feel with most Americans. Sad truth. Maybe it’s my Cape Town experience, but I believe that these immigrants work harder. I trust them. I told the Business Manager this and he looked astounded.

We talked some politics. Then some geography. He told me about his family watching missiles passing overhead between Israel and Iran. We are so fortunate to be in this country. We don’t live in that kind of fear. I felt good being who I am and where I live.

I don’t believe we handle international relations the way we should, but I did not feel shame or guilt in these conversations. I even felt a little proud. Grateful. It’s been a long time since I have felt this way.

It’s not my fault that Trump is at our helm, but I will not rest until our country reverts to the country I love. I bought an Air Force T-shirt and a Love T-shirt. We can have a strong military and still be kind; an example of good on the planet.

How did this post get here? It was about my new car. It’s 4:30am. I’m stopping now. I wish I had my friend, Betsey’s knowledge and good sense and could express myself like she does. All I have is feeling. I think it’s time for action. Have a good day please. We will overcome again.

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