LIVING IN THE US AND LOOKING FOR HOPE

After writing two rather clumsy and rambling posts about current election turmoil in the United States, I’d like to back away a bit today in hopes of finding some reason for hope.

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MORE ON US ELECTION – CHALLENGE TO DEMOCRACY

I’ve continued to think and worry about the challenges that we face in the United States as we move toward the election of our next president.

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JOE BIDEN 2024: SHOULD HE STAY OR GO?

I was disappointed in Joe Biden’s decision to run for re-election this year. I’ve been impressed by and pleased with the many accomplishments of his administration.

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SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION

I admit that I’m something of a coffee snob. My favorite espresso drink these days is a cortado.

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FORGIVENESS AND CREATIVITY

Ann Patchett:
Forgiveness. The ability to forgive oneself. Stop here for a few breaths and think about this because it is the key to making art, and very possibly the key to finding any semblance of happiness in life.

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STABILITY IN AN UNSTABLE AND DESTABALIZING WORLD

David George Haskell:
Humans are a species adapted to landscapes that stay stable throughout our lifetimes. We are attracted to sturdiness and longevity in both the land and our homes.

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