Disheartening Presidential Election Conversations Over Coffee at Lavender & Honey

Danielle N. Salmon
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I’m still in shock, honestly. Watching the news, it still feels like a “what if” or a joke rather than some messed up reality. I laughed when you said his family MIGHT be disappointed if something were to happen to him, is that bad? 🙊 On a lighter note, this spot sounds adorable and the drinks and food look tasty as well! Nice for taking the edge off a little bit.

Stiiiiiiiiiil in shock almost a week later, Beth! I agree it feels like a joke instead of real life. I was hoping by now he would have come out like, “You know what, I was really just playing and you guys went too far with this president thing”. But I guess we can only wait and hope for the best — or that he freaks out and runs away. That would be so nice. And yes the spot is so lovely, I can’t stop going there!!!

April says:

The food looks so delicious and your photography is great! Ya, many are not happy with the result of the election, we can just only hope for the best right now.

I’m trying to be as optimistic as possible but the outlook is feeling so bleak! =/

Clarissa says:

We kept hoping it was some greatly elaborate hoax that would segue into a new reality tv show ad campaign. Sadly, that hasn’t happened yet 🙁 Still in shock….

We joked about assassination too (did I just type that?) but then we realized Mike Pence would take his place, and that, if you can even believe it, would be so much worse. Le sigh. <3

-Clarissa @ The View From Here

OMG yes that would have been sooooo much better. A trump win…SYKE…it’s a new reality show coming to Bravo. Ughhh what I would give if that were the case! And you’re right assassination would not be great if it really meant Pence would be president, but then again, there’s 8 bullets in a gun. Oh gosh that was so evil, yet fitting. Don’t hate me, Clarissa!

Clarissa says:

Haha, I could never hate you! Because it WAS fitting….lol

Yaaaaayyyyyyy!!!! =]

i was in shock and would just cry as soon as anything about the election came up at all (in person, on facebook, anything) on wednesday. i think part of it was because the majority of my friends, family and communities have fairly similar political views, so i couldn’t wrap my head around the true outcome. i must admit, i thought about him dying, but then there’s so many other people would would step up and i’m pretty sure i would not be able to back them, either.

Uggggh I feel you Heather! I’m not much of a crier (that could be a lie), but I didn’t shed too many tears. I was consumed by the news and the opinions on FB all day. So glad my boss didn’t see because it was so hard to separate from it all. But I agree with ya, my friends and I tend to have the same political views so to see the outcome was so hard to understand. And you’re so right, just like Clarissa–an assassination would only open the doors for Pence but, maybe, just maybe….we could get rid of him too??? Get a kickstarter going to fund the annihilation of the trump cabinet. Hahaha thats alllll jokes I would never want that to happen….unless someone else thinks it’s a good idea too. *looks side to side*

Amy says:

Hello. I think many people were insulted and confused at the outcome. All I know is our country was crying out for a change. I don’t think either one represents a person I would associate myself with per say but that is what happens when radicals come to the tables and we don’t offer any better candidates. Hopefully, our nation can become more united and he will listen to what we need and get reeled in by his PR and associates.

Ooooh but anyone is a better candidate than Trump. Well, maybe not Satan but he wasn’t running anyway. I hope through this crazy result of president elect trump we as a country can become more united as you mention and ultimately become a better country!

Kyla says:

Wow, I have never read something like this before. You were able to perfectly combine a very heavy topic with a very thorough review. Excellent writing and good thoughts. I feel the same way.

Awwww thanks so much. Glad you were able to read the politics and the food at the same time here, Kyla!

Foirell says:

I love the cute coffee cups! The pastry looks like heaven! I’m from the UK and I myself also cant believe it. We can only hope that Trump will serve and represent everyone in the US fairly…

The pastry and the coffee were definitely little bits of heaven! I was kind of surprised (foolishly I guess) at how involved people from other countries were in our election. I have a friend in Bahrain who wished me the best of luck during our election and to hear you so concerned all the way in the UK is very heart-warming. I hope he serves us well (hard to think it’s even possible) and that his international relations is maintained well.

Ifeoluwa says:

I’m recovering from Election Results Danielle! Thank you for putting my thoughts in words. What better way to do that than with coffee! Great Post. I loved the iced coffee pictures.

Of course Ifeoluwa! The election is sooo much to have to digest that it’s hard to do it alone. I just hope things go well for us as a country in spite of him. And thank you, so glad you love the pictures!

missreverie says:

I’m really sorry about the outcome of the election. I relate to your anger and disappointment and also the lighthearted way you told your story with the food-abusing as a way to alchemize the emotions made me adore you even more. I do the same thing too with my food, so it’s often best that I eat when I’m properly starved and never to indulge in heated topics. Is there a way to kick Trump out the way people used to be able to do in old online chat rooms? Like ban and kick him out permanently? I LOATHE his sexism and hate-mongering ideas and I just want him to go take a hike and position himself on an island with those voters who voted for him so they can all live happily ever after.

Hahaha it made you adore me even more? That makes me so happy!! Thank you so much! I would seriously love if we could kick him out chat room style. Like, “We tallied up all the racist and sexist things you’ve said, and the way you’ve mocked the disabled so you’re outta here!” And yes he could seriously take every hateful trump support along with him. I’ve experienced some hateful comments from people on account of being black (and dark skinned) so to hear people say things so freely as a result of his “win” is just heartbreaking. And it’s not just towards black people; Asians, Muslims, Hispanics, Middle Eastern people have been getting it so much harder and it’s all because of him. Seriously, we should try to send him to a remote island where no one can find him!

Niki says:

I’m glad I found your site. The conversation was good, but the food seemed much better! The combination of the two is ingenious!

Ooooh Niki the food was so much more exciting and appealing than the conversation by far. Thank you so much, by the way!

Carmen says:

Yeah I am still wondering how he got into office. But I love how food made you less angry, now I want to visit this coffee shop lol!

I just can’t wrap my head around it, Carmen! But yes the food is so great at making me less angry and I love them. Hopefully you can check them out the next time you’re in LA.

Precious says:

I love the way weaved the election results into this post, Danielle! You are such a great writer. That avocado toast up there is calling my name. You make me want to be a restaurant review blogger.

Precious you are so kind to say that, thanks so much! I thought it would be horrible if I didn’t at least say something and since this blog is all about food, I figured a tie in would work. If you ever start restaurant writing, lemme know cuz I will be your FIRST subscriber!

My dear Danielle! The way you describe the silky taste of this coffee and how it soothed you, makes me want to fly over there only to have a coffee with you! I wish I were there that day! We woke up at 5 am to see the election results and were pretty shocked. I don;t want to think bad about anyone on this planet but probably this one would not be missed! What shocks me the most is that I realised most of men think that misogyny is an urban legend that feminists came up with, only for having something to protest about. I am really sad about this turn of events. I can’t believe Trump has fans. I was never crazy about Clinton either, this family is responsible for way too many crimes, but if I had a gun pointing at me and had to choose, I would have to vote for her. I am sorry that American had these too only options and even sadder that a man that represents hate, racism and misogyny is the new president of the US. God save us!
Thanks for the food for thought and the drool! 🙂
Love,
Stella
http://www.stellaasteria.com

Stella, the whole election was such a disappointment. I wasn’t 100% on board with Clinton either. If I were in your gun situation sure I’d choose her in a heart beat, but when I saw the results had said he won I was just so sad. The only thing that I could do was discuss it with friends the next day. I never really understood how it would actually impact people in other countries, because I was so involved in it here, but to see even you are saddened by it is really refreshing. It’s good to know we’re not alone. Should you ever, and I mean ever, come this way you already know we should have a lunch date and enjoy some amazing food!

Violette says:

The coffees and food look amazing and so delicious!

Thank you Violette, they really were!

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