…We have altered our routine this AM to prepare for a visit from one of our former foster dogs, Tabs2. She’s been in the system for a while because she has anxiety issues…

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…“Political violence is never, ever acceptable in the United States political system — never, never, never,” isn’t that what GW did in 1777?…

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…How often do you wish your dad were still alive? I frequently have those moments, especially when wondering about some political issue….

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…Bombing civilians can & should end ASAP. That’s true in Gaza, Ukraine & also in Burma. Some argue that Burma has been in a perpetual state of war since the British passed the Independence Act of Burma on this day in 1947…

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…Being at home during the pandemic made it hard for some to stay away from the fridge. Several lamented the sugar they consumed over the holidays. Some had lost weight, only to gain it back. Some had bad habits because they ate alone….

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…I’m sure you know that the resolution you shared with Ryan Seacrest on New Year’s Rocking Eve, to “come back next year,” is the brunt of some jokes on Fox & NY Post….

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…Honda America’s float is 1st in the lineup. It’s showing off “Extraordinary Innovations,” including “Jet Echelon”, the next-generation business jet, elevating efficiency to new heights while also delivering premium comfort & convenience.”…

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Tamar Gendler (TSG) explained our chronic pessimism on Hidden Brain by describing Plato’s metaphor of a pair horses & a charioteer used to illuminate why it’s hard to “know thyself”….

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…Yesterday, my efforts were rewarded with a fascinating seed pod that stuck to my arm. My FB friends identified it as Devil’s Claw. Super cool!…

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…News from Radio Free Asia indicates that youth in Aceh forced 137 terrified Rohingya out of their camp. Misinformation on social media vilified refugees indicating they were engaging in criminal acts….

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…I realized this week that I tend to approach every day with the question “what will you accomplish today?” Tich Nhat Hanh would have me ask instead, “how can I water the seeds of joy & happiness in me today?”…

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…Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina (should) be awarded a Nobel Peace Prize for sheltering & safeguarding the Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution & violence in Myanmar. I encourage you to recognize her in some way…

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…What should we do about the border situation? …. It seems that closing the Lukeville port of entry in the Sonoran desert has created problems for Gov Hobbs

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…On this day 2027 years ago, Mary gave birth to an illegitimate son in a barn…

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Have you heard of Buc-ees? I just learned about it this AM from a front-page article in the KCS. They are opening a new complex in Springfield, MO with 120 gas pumps…

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