Sometimes I think we live in a bubble.

[LanternWaste]

9. I feel lucky in sense that most of my friends are disengaged from politics.

A few veer right, a few others veer left, but all in all, their eyes pretty much glaze over when anything political is brought up. And I kinda like it that way... no down-n-dirty, name-calling arguments, very few digs or button-pushing ever happens, and (nicest of all) no one walks on political eggshells.

Although now that I think about, that lack of interest may be a bubble in and of itself. If it is though, it's a very kind, very nice and very pleasant bubble of friends complaining about work, talking about their families, and discussing vacation plans. The simple stuff.

There was an incident about a month or two ago when we invited a friend from HS we hadn't seen since HS (my circle of friends and I have been close since we met in HS back in the early 80s) and met with him for drinks. He immediately began frothing at the mouth as the primary debates were being televised at the dive we were at; quickly going from typical Nice Dude-bro to "Lock her up!!!!" in about five minutes.

A few of the wives at our table were giving him the stink-eye while we were just trying to change the topic. He wouldn't have it, so on cue we told him it was late and we were leaving, it was great to see him again and we hope his life turns out well. Walked him to his car, saw him off... and then we all went back inside and finished our monthly hang-out.

So I guess I'm cool with bubbles. Especially bubbles of apolitical friends.