I have been struggling to understand exactly why this new White House administration has given me such a gut punch. There are, of course, the many horrible things they have been doing. But, even before they go started, and even in the simplest of exchanges recorded, I've experienced a visceral reaction that seemed at times …
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What Was That Thing Last Night?
I was in a speech club in high school that included our debate team. I know what a debate sounds like, and it sure as heck does not sound like last night! You can learn a lot from musical comedy. The following is from Chicago , the song is "Class": Whatever happened to fair dealing?And …
Divide and Conquer?
I grew up loving the history of this country, the good, the bad and the ugly. Watching the 'good' rise in the aftermath of WWII was exhilarating and seemed to give tribute to our aspirational foundation. Our forefathers created this country with high hopes for equality and individual freedom, but unfortunately were forced to do …
Me Too
A family member recently was, as she put it, "disappointed" that I was not horrified by the allegations against Joe Biden. I understand why she felt that way, considering the fact that I am what the media calls "a survivor". It was long ago and far away during my early childhood, and was curtailed around …
On Our Loss of Decency
This is simply a rant with no graphics as they are difficult for my eighty year old mind! It is about our loss of decency, empathy and, yes, "kind hearts and gentle people". One does not have to be Christian to adhere to those ideals, but Christians should be ahead of the line in those …
The Freedom of Age 
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