Finding hope amid the hate

On Friday, I went to a public interview with Barack Obama.

- JENNIE RIDYARD

"How boring," said our taxi driver. My friend in the back seat immediately sent me a message: “Do you think he’s a Trumper?”

We clambered out of the taxi, giggling, and joined the 7 500 throng.

I guess we were all thinking the same thing - or trying not to because it’s exhausting.

Suffice to say, we are at a troubling crossroads right now, at least if the rise of the far-right worries you, or climate change, or genocide.

Like many people, I’m currently finding the world especially heavy, fuelled by discord and mistrust, seeded with tribalism and venom.