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An Imperfect Patriot

On July 4, 2020July 4, 2020 By liascottIn These United StatesLeave a comment

As I write this, my neighbors land is dotted with flags of every size.  Red, white and blue sparklers and banners are waving in the faint breeze.  The stars and stripes even grace tents they've erected for shade.  They are about to hold a large party.  There will be laughing, loud music, drinking, and fireworks. …

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What Do You Want?

On June 26, 2020June 26, 2020 By liascottIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

I was watching an interview with Malcolm Gladwell this morning, in which the morning show host asked him whether he thought that 'defunding the police' was the right path to reforming law enforcement in this country.  Mr. Gladwell responded that he was asking the wrong question.  He went on to explain that you have to …

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Perspective

On April 3, 2020 By liascottIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

Where my neighbor sees unkempt weeds, I see a meadow that provides shelter and food for the many wild things that share our property. Where a friend sees a messy floor, I see happy dogs playing and chewing up bags and boxes that cost me nothing. Where someone else sees a dead tree, I see …

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The Truth About Bullies

On August 22, 2019 By liascottIn Uncategorized3 Comments

I have been targeted by bullies most of my life.  That may come as a surprise to those who have confided that they found me intimidating prior to getting to know me.  I credit these opposing ideas to the fact that I am typically the quiet person in a room.  For some, being quiet is …

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To the men …

On May 4, 2019May 5, 2019 By liascottIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

As we approach the centennial of U.S. women getting the right to vote, the two leaders are white haired old men, and the media is filled with discussion of how the country is still not ready for a female president.  This nonsense only compounds my frustration with the lingering white male hierarchy.  I have long …

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Finding Daylight Again

On April 28, 2019 By liascottIn UncategorizedLeave a comment

The following is a guest post by my daughter, Lia, whose own blog has a horsey focus. I was whacking the weeds that grow so high on our property every year.  It was a perfect spring day - warm, but with a cooling breeze.  The birds were active, tending to their new families.  All about …

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“One of life’s tragedies is that young people who have all their lives in front of them have no time; they are always in a terrible hurry, they want everything done yesterday.  Older people, because of their accumulated experience, have a lot of time, in spite of the fact that their time is running out fast.  A perfect contradiction.” — Franz Mairinger (1915-1978)

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