Insomnia of a Political Kind

Can't watch TV---too many political ads.
Can't listen to the radio---too many political ads.
Can't do email---too many "please donate" emails.
Can barely get through home page on Facebook---too many political ads.

So what do two Washingtonians do the weekend before the most important election in their lifetime?

Since this election is such a nail-biter, we're getting our nails done. And I don't care if that's politically incorrect. I know I should be knocking on doors, making phone calls and soliciting for last-minute donations. But I'm old and tired and I gave my attention and a whole lot more too.

So I've done early voting and now I'm worrying about how New York and New Jersey are going to vote this Tuesday. These things wake me up at 3 am and then I can't fall back to sleep. I've got political insomnia. So now, what do you worry about when you can't sleep? Politics or bills?

Sleep Well, Chickadees!

Did you ever notice that a lot of us older people talk a lot about sleep (getting it or not?) We ask each other in the morning "How did you sleep?" like we used to ask each other about sex.

There are few things as torturous as not being able to sleep. Insommia is frustrating and very isolating. And the day after a night without sleep is like being a zombie with no off switch. And then there's the problem when you want to sleep all day and can't sleep all night. Or you become like your cat who naps all day and all night. Needless to say, if allowed to take control of your life, insommia leaves you without a life. Or just a life pursuing sleep while pepetually in a state of wakefulness. UGH!!!

But for most of us, insommia is just an occasional thing (THANK GAWD). So when getting your 6-8 hours of sleep is sometimes a struggle, remember that a good night's sleep can feel like a gift from the gods and goddesses. Because you know, once you get that shut-eye, you might even begin to believe in...something heavenly!