What a strange day. One the one hand, I am baffled by one of my former colleagues. She and I have some research projects that we are collaborating on but are winding up. I have long considered her a mentor and a valued associate. Yet she has (twice now) been untrustworthy and downright dispicable. I realize she is under a lot of pressure, the research arena is suffering for funding with the Big Monkey in Charge's wacked-out financial priorities. Therefore everyone is scrambling to not go under. But STILL! That is no reason to backstab someone else.
On the other hand, it is pouring rain, rumbling thunder that takes forever to fade away, and is darkly beautiful. I am thankful that my husband drove my car to work this morning, instead of riding his motorcycle. He will remain warm and dry when he comes home (in ~30 minutes).
It's a small amount of gratitude facing off against a large amount of stress. But I am grabbing onto the positive with both hands.
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